The times have changed for the soccer world in the last year. What everyone has witnessed is a small glimpse of what is yet to come for the beautiful game. Cristiano Ronaldo bringing the much-needed intensity to the Middle East was quite unexpected. The 38-year-old star is still enthusiastic about scoring goals and planning for the future. However, in a recent conversation, Al Nassr’s coach felt emotional while speaking about the highly respected career of the mighty Cristiano Ronaldo comparing it to ‘the end of life’.

Al Nassr had to make a few adjustments to accommodate Ronaldo’s move to Saudi. The club is now reaping the benefits of the courage they took. With the presence of Ronaldo, the club is getting a lot of attention. But will this fever last as long as the league expects it to?

Al Nassr coach spills the beans on the future of Cristiano Ronaldo

Al Nassr had an uneasy end to the 2022-2023 season after they let go of the Saudi Pro League from their fingertips. Post that, the team changed its coach from Rudi Garcia to Luis Castro a few months ago. The Portuguese manager shares a good rapport with Cristiano Ronaldo and recently revealed that the Portuguese soccer veteran may be in the last stages of his professional soccer career.

Castro stated, “Cristiano knows he is living the last moments of his career, so nothing better than enjoying it. Nothing better than being happy, because the thoughts in the last moments of a race are those that often stay until the end of life.”

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Luis Castro felt that Cristiano is in such a stage where he is psychologically stronger and happy and wants to enjoy his game irrespective of other factors. The Al Nassr coach is weighing that Cristiano Ronaldo is in the later phase and trying to end his career on a joyful note to leave behind a good memory.

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The former Shakhtar Donetsk coach mentioned that even if a person is physically fit but not in a suitable space mentally, he may not perform at a higher level. With Ronaldo scoring 40 goals in the season, Castro claims that CR7 is mentally tough and in a happy space.

Luis Castro gives his verdict on Ronaldo’s 2026 World Cup hopes

The Al Nassr coach has vast experience working with top clubs and players around the globe. He was asked if there was a chance of Cristiano Ronaldo playing in the 2026 World Cup. Castro said that anything is possible considering Ronaldo’s goals and convictions. Castro explains that Ronaldo lives a very disciplined life in soccer, which may lead him to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The head coach quoted, “Cristiano is a man of convictions, a man with goals. Anything can happen. As I said, I see him very happy. Dedicated to your work. It seems to me that he knows all the paths: the path to the stadium, the path to training, the path to the field, the path to the goal, the way to be happy”

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The former Real Madrid player is currently the top scorer for Al Nassr this season. After winning two consecutive Player of the Month awards, Cristiano Ronaldo also announced a longer commitment to the club. However, the Portuguese captain’s focus will be on the current season and winning trophies for the club.