Cristiano Ronaldo leaves door open for Champions League return: ‘Let’s see what the future brings’

Cristiano Ronaldo may not be done playing in Europe after all.

During Thursday’s UEFA Champions League draw in Monaco, Ronaldo was provided an award for being the competition’s all-time prominent goalscorer with 140 objectives. The 39-year-old hasn’t played in the competitors giventhat March 2022 after making a shock relocation to the Saudi Pro League the verysame year, however he hasn’t ruled out a return to Europe’s most distinguished club competition.

“As you understand, Champions League, it’s the greatest in football,” Ronaldo stated. “I had an chance, not just you understand the record speaks for itself, however I puton’t mean that, I mean the enjoyment to play that competitors. It’s our inspiration. When you listen to the music, you turn on. For me, it was unique …

“Football, you neverever understand what’s going to takeplace, let’s see what the future brings.”

Ronaldo’s agreement with Al Nassr ends in June2025 While he might effort to make a return to Europe at the age of 40, he justrecently stated that it’s “likely” that Al Nassr will be his last club.

If Ronaldo doesn’t make another UEFA Champions League look before he retires, he’ll still have a excellent lead on the record for most Champions League looks (183) by a single gamer; FC Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Müller is the next-closest active gamer in Europe with 151 looks.

Ronaldo has won the UEFA Champions League 5 times: assoonas with Manchester United and 4 times with Real Madrid. He’s one of 5 gamers with 5 or more UEFA Champions League titles.

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