Despite being 37 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo still wants to play at the top level. In an interview with DAZN, the Manchester United striker revealed how many years he thinks he can give to football and explains the main reason behind his serious lifestyle.
Cristiano Ronaldo, five-time Ballon d’Or winner, as well as several Champions League titles to his credit, is not satisfied. At 37, the striker still has that desire to win that sets him apart. Even if his performance for Manchester United falls slightly short of expectations, the Portuguese remains an element that the opposing defenses fear.
In an interview with daznRonaldo explains that he wants to continue to win prestigious titles, both at the national and international level: “It’s hard to say that I don’t want more, because I’m in a club that gives me the opportunity to win more things. And in the national team too.”
When asked about his retirement date, the Portuguese does not plan to stop anytime soon and could turn 40: “I know I don’t have a lot of years left to play, another four or five years, I’ll see. The Manconian can imitate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is still active And effective with Milan, despite the 40-year-old is likely to extend his contract for another year.
“I always have fun”
Although he has nothing left to prove given his career and multiple awards, Ronaldo is keen to show that he can “make more”. Despite his seriousness, the striker retains his passion for the sport: “I always have fun, which is the most important thing.” Therefore, with a great motivation for Ronaldo, the Red Devils will try to beat Atletico Madrid, in order to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Known for his healthy lifestyle, the 37-year-old wants to see his seriousness rewarded with titles. A new element that gives him an excess of motivation: “Work, while I think in the end that I will win something important, a title, a prize.”
