Defeating Erling Haaland would be an astonishing feat! – Cristiano Ronaldo jokes about retiring “in 10 years” after surpassing Man City’s “animal” in the goalscoring statistics for 2023. He is reportedly “proud” of his accomplishment.

Cristiano Ronaldo was “proud” of his accomplishments after surpassing Manchester City’s “animal” Erling Haaland in the goalscoring statistics for 2023.

The soon-to-be 39-year-old made several remarks during a talk at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards earlier on Friday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner took delight in breаking the Manchester City striker’s club and national goalscoring record in 2023, despite being 38 years old.

In an interview with Fabrizio Romano, he made the following statement at the awards ceremony: “I was the best goalscorer this season, imagine beating young animals like Haaland…” Of this, I am really proud. Also, I’ll be turning 39 very soon! When I succeed, I enjoy it when people start to doubt me again. The criticism doesn’t have any effect on me.

As for when he plans to retire, Ronaldo said, “The moment I feel I’m done, I’ll retire… maybe in 10 years?!”The legendary Portuguese player left Manchester United for Saudi Arabia following a disappointing second stint with Erik Ten Hag. He had a rough first year with Al-Nassr, but he really broke out in the 2023–24 season, when he scored 20 goals and is now the league’s leading scorer.

While the AFC Asian Cup is underway in Qatar, the Saudi Pro League is on hiatus, so the talented player may relax and enjoy himself. On January 24, Shanghai Shenhua will play host to Al-Nassr in a friendly, and he will soon be back in training.