This archive report was first published on 1 October 2019.
Kenyan football fans may be in for a shock as Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, has hinted at quitting football in two years.
According to a recent interview with SportBible, Ronaldo, who is currently 34 years old, has been enjoying his life outside of football for the past five years.
"I'm still enjoying football, I'm still enjoying the fans, I'm still enjoying the game," Ronaldo said. "But I think it's time for me to start thinking about my life after football."
Ronaldo, who has been playing for Juventus since 2018, has a contract with the Italian club until 2022. However, he has been open about his desire to pursue other business ventures, including his clothing line, digital media company, and hospitality ventures.
"I'm not saying I'm going to quit football tomorrow, but I think it's time for me to start thinking about my life after football," Ronaldo said.
With his contract with Juventus set to expire in 2022, Ronaldo may be looking to retire from football in the next two years. However, only time will tell if he will follow through with his plans.
