The legend will go. Ronaldo has decided when he will end his professional career

Forward of the Saudi “Al-Nasr” and the national team of Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo will retire after the 2026/27 season when his contract with his current club expires.

According to the information of the authoritative insider Ben Jacobs, the representative of Saudi Arabia does not plan to continue cooperation with the Portuguese football player, and the player himself has no intention of looking for new challenges.

Cristiano’s only goal is to reach the mark of 1,000 goals scored in his career. Currently, the 40-year-old football player has 960 effective shots.

Ronaldo joined Al-Nasr in January 2023. In the current season, the forward played 20 matches in all competitions at the club level, in which he scored 17 goals and provided three assists.

Cristiano has 226 games and 143 goals as part of the Portuguese national team. The forward’s transfer fee is 12 million euros.

🚨 𝒡𝗘𝒴: Cristiano Ronaldo could RETIRE next year, potentially ending his Al-Nassr spell and legendary football career in 2027, per Ben Jacobs:

• He would play his last World Cup in summer 2026

• His final club season could be 2026/27

• He would retire with 5 Ballon… pic.twitter.com/1t7uNQg90d

— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) January 23, 2026