As 2024 comes to a close, Cristiano Ronaldo faces a decisive moment in his career filled with uncertainties and challenges. At 39 years old, the Portuguese star continues to demonstrate his quality, but the final stretch of his contract with Al Nassr and his personal aspirations make 2025 a crucial year in his trajectory.

Contract and Future in Football

Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr, the Saudi Pro League club, will expire at the end of the 2024/25 season. In 77 matches with the team, he has recorded an impressive 67 goals and 18 assists. While the Saudi club has offered him a contract extension, Ronaldo is considering other options, including a possible return to Sporting CP, the club where his professional journey began.

The Dream of the 2026 World Cup

At 41 years old by then, Ronaldo has not ruled out playing in the 2026 World Cup, contingent upon:

• His performance during the 2024/25 season.
• Decisions by Portuguese national team coach Roberto Martínez, who regards him as a key leader.

Ronaldo continues to achieve milestones with Portugal, having scored 10 goals during the Euro 2024 qualifiers. He is now focused on reaching 250 international appearances, further cementing his record as the player with the most caps in international football.

Records and Personal Ambitions

Ronaldo has openly expressed his desire to reach the historic milestone of 1,000 career goals. Currently, he stands at 910 official goals, leaving him 90 goals shy of this goal. To achieve it, he would need to maintain an average of 30 goals per season over the next three years.

Beyond the Pitch

Off the field, Cristiano continues to expand his legacy through entrepreneurial and media ventures:

• Insparya: His hair transplant clinic continues to grow across Europe.
• Pestana CR7: His hotel chain enjoys notable success worldwide.
• YouTube Channel: His recent entry into this platform has already attracted thousands of followers.

2025: Defining His Legacy

The upcoming year will mark a turning point in Cristiano Ronaldo’s career. The decision to either continue or retire from professional football will be monumental. With the 1,000-goal milestone and the dream of the 2026 World Cup still on the horizon, 2025 could be the prelude to the final chapter of one of the most legendary careers in sports history.