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Ammon News - Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed it is likely Al Nassr will be the final club of his football career and that he has no plans to become a coach when his playing days are over.

The 39-year-old has just kicked off his third Saudi Pro League season and 24th of a remarkable career that has seen him play for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Nassr.

In that time, Ronaldo has scored more than 750 goals and won the Ballon d'Or five times as well as securing league titles in England, Spain and Italy.

A first trophy since moving to the kingdom still eludes him, though, with Nassr twice finishing second in the SPL, first behind Al Ittihad and then Al Hilal last season. Nassr were also beaten by their Riyadh rivals in the King's Cup final on penalties, which resulted in the captain breaking down in tears.

And Nassr's recent Saudi Super Cup thrashing by reigning champions Al Hilal saw the Portuguese forward reacting furiously at his side's performance. He stormed off the pitch in frustration and refused to collect his runners-up medal alongside teammates.


Despite the lack of silverware, Ronaldo has scored 67 goals in 73 games at Nassr and described last season as one of the best of his career as he finished with 35 goals, breaking the SPL record.

“I don’t know if I will retire soon, in two or three years but probably I will retire at Al Nassr. I'm very happy at this club, and I feel good in this country too, I love playing in Saudi Arabia. I want to continue,” Ronaldo said to Portuguese TV channel NOW.

Ronaldo was on target in his side's SPL season opener against Al Raed on Thursday, which ended in a 1-1 draw, and he is next due in action when Nassr face Al Feiha away on Tuesday.

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