Cristiano Ronaldo insists he has ‘four or five years left in his career and is looking for more success before he finally closes his boots.
Ronaldo, who turned 37 earlier this month, endured a challenging start back in the Premier League with Manchester United, with his nine-goal comeback in 22 games lost to his top form.
United are out of both home cups and are currently 17 points adrift of Premier League leaders Manchester City, meaning the Champions League – where they drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the last 16 – is the only time left. silver.
Speaking to DAZN, Ronaldo emphasized that he had not finished winning trophies yet but admitted that he was facing a timed race to extend his silver medal.
“It’s hard to say I don’t want more, because if I’m in a team that gives me a chance to win a lot of things, why not? And in the national team too. I know I don’t have many years to play, four or five more, we’ll see, and I want to win a lot of things, ”said Ronaldo.
“You have to be smart and know that if you are 18, 20 or 25 you are not the same as 35 years. And that maturity, experience, the wisdom of understanding that you probably lose some things in order to win others and be right. balance to stay competitive and be on top.
“It’s not easy, but it seems to me, because every year I show that the numbers speak for themselves. I must not tell you that I am very good, because the numbers are there.
“The facts are true, the other does not matter at all. That’s why I’m so happy with my form, I’m still scoring goals, helping people, teams, the national team, and Manchester United and that’s why I want to continue like this. ”
