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Ronaldo, 41, Says His Career Is Nearing Its End

The remarks underline a late-career push with Al-Nassr close to the Saudi league title.

Overview

  • Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored in Al-Nassr’s 2-0 win over Al Ahli on Wednesday, said in a Canal GOAT interview that his career is approaching its end.
  • The goal moved his career tally to 970, leaving him about 30 short of the 1,000 mark that has loomed over his late years.
  • Al-Nassr sit top of the Saudi Pro League on 79 points with only a few rounds left, putting a first domestic crown with Ronaldo within reach.
  • He said his priority is winning the league and that he keeps playing for supporters across generations, even as retirement draws closer.
  • Media also note his market value is about €12 million on Transfermarkt, a pricing site, highlighting how age can cut valuation even when a player keeps scoring.