At 37, Cristiano Ronaldo is inevitably approaching the end of his career. In an interview with DAZN, the Portuguese star revealed the possible date of his retirement.
Ronaldo still sees himself playing after 40 years
But what happens to Cristiano Ronaldo? Author of a single goal in 2022, the Manchester United striker is going through a very complicated period. Enough to raise concerns among Mancunian supporters and fans of the Lusitanian star, who no longer recognize the formidable scorer who had still scored 36 goals in 44 games with Juventus Turin last season.
This season, the native of Funchal is 15 achievements in 29 games under the jersey of the Red Devils. Correct statistics for many attackers but far from the usual standards of the Portuguese international. And some see it as a sign of decline for CR7, who recently celebrated his 37th birthday. Enough to make him doubt about the rest of his career? Apparently not.
Ronaldo sees himself playing for another 4 or 5 years
In an interview with DAZN, Ronaldo spoke about his future. And the former Madrilne does not see himself hanging up his crampons yet. Even if he is well aware that the end is getting closer and closer. I know it won’t be many years before I stop playing, four or five more, but I hope to keep winning titles. I left my mark everywhere I went, it’s a pride said the Mancunian, who therefore estimates his end of career at 41 or 42 years.
For this, CR7 may still have to evolve his game, as he has already been able to do to remain competitive despite the weight of the years. You have to be smart and tell yourself that at 8, 20 or 25, it’s not the same thing as at 35. It’s the maturity, the experience, the intelligence to understand that you may lose in some things but win in others. You have to have the right balance to stay at the highest level he explains.
A departure from Manchester at the end of the season?
A true model of professionalism, Ronaldo intends to prove to everyone that he is still capable of playing at a very high level. It remains to be seen whether it will be in the Manchester United jersey. For several weeks, it has been rumored that the five-time Ballon d’Or is planning to leave the Mancunian club at the end of the season. And his leadership would not try to hold him back. Does CR7 believe he made a mistake by returning Old Trafford? A departure next summer would be a first response.
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