Legendary Portugal and Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his post-retirement plans as his career winds down.
Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is open to the idea of becoming a football club owner at the end of his playing career.
Ronaldo plans to buy a football club
The Portugal international who now plies his trade with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr is already making pans for retirement, recognising he only has a few years left.
"I don't rule out becoming a club owner," Ronaldo told reporters during an event in Madrid for his new bottled water business venture.
"It's something I thought about a few years back. I probably would like to own a [football] club. I'm at the end of my career, two to three years maximum."
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The 38-year-old has a contract with Al-Nassr that runs until 2025 and despite links with European clubs this summer, he is expected to play in the Saudi Pro League next season.
Ronaldo failed to lead Al-Nassr to a trophy but finished the season with 14 goals in 16 games despite only joining in January.
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