39-year-old Ronaldo reveals his secret thoughts on retirement.

The star of the Portugal national football team, 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, is considering three options for his future amid concerns that his current club, Al-Nassr, lacks what it takes to win the AFC Champions League, reports Caravan.kz.

According to TEAMtalk, Ronaldo is carefully weighing his future as he approaches the final stage of his legendary playing career. The forward remains motivated by the prospect of winning trophies, which continues to be his primary incentive.

At Al-Nassr, Ronaldo faces a challenging conversation about how to help the Saudi club lift a trophy they have never won—the AFC Champions League.

The Portuguese hero understands the importance of having a strong supporting team, especially now that he no longer possesses the physical conditioning to drive attacks independently, requiring valuable teammates to maintain his high level of play.

Ronaldo is not in a rush to make a final decision, despite his contract with Al-Nassr expiring in June.

Sources have informed TEAMtalk that at this stage, Ronaldo is considering three options. He could extend his contract with the current club and continue to advocate for signings to strengthen the team. Ronaldo might even take advantage of the appointment of a new CEO at Al-Nassr to help improve the squad.

Alternatively, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner could return to his native Portugal or retire from football altogether.

Regarding the latter option, Ronaldo's main idea is to retire after leading Portugal in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

However, a historic victory for Al-Nassr in the AFC Champions League might lead Ronaldo to reconsider a possible early retirement.

Publicly, the 39-year-old insists that his future is tied to Al-Nassr, despite his private thoughts. When celebrating two years with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Arabian league, he was asked about his future. He stated that he is happy playing for his club.

“It is a great honor for me that the league is growing and many star players are coming to make it even better and more competitive. Being the first—let's say, star—to come here is a great honor, but I look forward to the next five to ten years as the league continues to improve. Not just the first teams but also the academies. Not only for the future of Saudi [players] and the league but for the country to compete with other leagues, that is my dream. And that is what I will strive to achieve in the country and the league and be at that level. People look at Cristiano as an example not only on the field but also off it,” Cristiano Ronaldo said about Al-Nassr and the Saudi Arabian football league.