Cristiano Ronaldo finally reveals retirement plan, opens up on coaching career after Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has addressed speculation about his retirement, revealing that he will not announce his plans ahead of time.

The 39-year-old Portuguese superstar intends to make a spontaneous decision when he leaves the national team.

"When I leave the national team, I will not tell anyone; it will be a very spontaneous decision on my part," Ronaldo said in an interview with Portuguese channel NOW.

Ronaldo's statement comes amidst speculation that he might soon retire, particularly after Portugal's UEFA Euros campaign ended in a quarter-final exit. However, he expressed his desire to continue playing for Portugal in the upcoming Nations League matches under coach Roberto Martinez.

"What I want now is to be able to help the national team," he added.

Ronaldo also dismissed rumors about transitioning into coaching after his playing days.

"At the moment, I'm not thinking about being a coach of the first team or any team. It doesn't even cross my mind, I've never thought about it.

"I don't see my future going through that," he stated, making it clear that his post-retirement plans do not involve staying in the football world in a managerial role.

Ronaldo has scored 3 goals in his last 3 games for Al Nassr this season.