Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement after current season
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:27 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested he might retire from football at the end of the current season. Speaking recently, Ronaldo stated, 'probably my last year,' indicating a possible end to his illustrious career. This statement comes as he continues to contribute to his team amid ongoing competitions. As the season progresses, discussions about his legacy and future plans are likely to intensify.
- •Ronaldo indicates potential retirement after the current season.
- •He described this season as 'probably my last year.'
- •Statements have sparked discussions about his career legacy.
- •Ronaldo continues to play as the season progresses.
- 9:27 AMYahoo Sports — 'This is probably my last year in football,' says Cristiano Ronaldo
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo: This is probably my last year of football
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo reveals retirement plans: 'Probably my last year'
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — 'Probably my last year' - Ronaldo hints at retirement
- 4:33 PMBBC Sport — 'Probably my last year' - Ronaldo hints at retirement
- 4:32 PMESPN — Ronaldo: I'll 'probably' retire after this season
"Cristiano Ronaldo says this Saudi Pro League season is likely to be the last of his professional career. The 41-year-old superstar’s contract with Riyadh club Al-Nassr, signed in December 2022, expires next June, and he has told Vogue magazine that another is unlikely. “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,” Ronaldo said.
"Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has given his strongest hint yet of when he will retire. "This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy," the Al-Nassr striker told Vogue magazine in an interview on Sunday to mark his wedding to Georgina Rodríguez.
"Cristiano Ronaldo has given his clearest indication yet that he could retire from football at the end of the current season, saying it is "probably my last year."
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:27 AM'This is probably my last year in football,' says Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo says this Saudi Pro League season is likely to be the last of his professional career. The 41-year-old superstar’s contract with Riyadh club Al-Nassr, signed in December 2022, expires next June, and he has told Vogue magazine that another is unlikely. “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,” Ronaldo said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 5:33 PMRonaldo: This is probably my last year of football
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has given his strongest hint yet of when he will retire. "This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy," the Al-Nassr striker told Vogue magazine in an interview on Sunday to mark his wedding to Georgina Rodríguez.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 5:24 PMCristiano Ronaldo reveals retirement plans: 'Probably my last year'
Cristiano Ronaldo is inching closer to retirement.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 4:40 PM'Probably my last year' - Ronaldo hints at retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo says this season will probably be his last as a player after a glittering football career.
- BBC SportAug 16, 2026, 4:33 PM'Probably my last year' - Ronaldo hints at retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo says this season will probably be his last as a player after a glittering football career.
- ESPNAug 16, 2026, 4:32 PMRonaldo: I'll 'probably' retire after this season
Cristiano Ronaldo has given his clearest indication yet that he could retire from football at the end of the current season, saying it is "probably my last year."
- Sky Sports—Ronaldo: This is probably my last year of football
Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that he will retire from football at the end of this season.
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