Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted he might retire from playing football. However, the Juventus star insists that he is happy with the club and it's the secret to a long career in the sport.
Ronald will turn 35 next year and is about to start his second season as a Juventus forward when the new Serie A campaign begins weekend come. He signed with the Italian club last year at £99.2million and scored 28 goals in the 2018/19 season.
Asked about the idea of retirement, Ronald told TVI that he hasn't really decided on it yet.
"Maybe I can finish my career next year, but I can also play up to 40 or 41," Ronaldo said. "I don't know. What I always say is to enjoy the moment. The gift is excellent and I have to continue to enjoy it."
For his former club Real Madrid, Ronaldo scored 450 goals across 438 games and helped the club win four Champions League trophies. Prior to leaving the Spanish club, he commented that he still feels young and has plenty left to offer. Last month, he admitted he wanted to return to Real "soon."
Ronaldo was granted the Marca Leyenda award by Spanish publication Marca to the best sportsmen and sportswomen in history, to which he said he "felt sorry" when he left Bernabeau.
He also reminisced his time with Real Madrid and revealed he misses the club, which he "lived more years in." At the same time, Ronaldo also said he would never forget his time with Manchester United.
From Man Utd, the Portuguese player was bought by Real Madrid for £80 in 2009. By this time, he has already established himself as one of the world's best football players. Under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson, he made 118 goals in 292 competitions, winning the Champions League and three Premier League titles.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo says the rape allegation against him was an attack on his honor and led to one of the worst years of his life. The star player was accused of rape, which allegedly took place a decade ago in Las Vegas,
Ronaldo won't face criminal charges after it was ruled out the investigation did not show the claim could be proven beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. He said he is proud and grateful that his innocence was proven "once again."
The Associated Press generally does not name people who say they are victims of sexual assault.
"The present is excellent and I must enjoy it," Ronaldo said.
