Cristiano Ronaldo breaks the internet by admitting he could return to one of his former clubs when he leaves Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a clear hint over his future career plans amid speculation he could leave Al Nassr.

Ronaldo's mind-blowing deal worth around £3.1m per week at the Saudi Pro League club is due to expire this summer, and he is currently in negotiations over a contract extension.

GOAL reported earlier this month that Ronaldo had 'agreed' to remain at Al Nassr and was set to sign a contract worth around £173m ($211m) per season.

However, there has been no official announcement, fuelling rumours he could potentially return to European football.

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid star Ronaldo has previously stated he has no intention of retiring in the immediate future and has set himself the target of reaching 1000 goals in professional football.

He scored again in Al Nassr's 3-1 win over Al Fateh on Sunday to take his current goals tally to 920.

Ronaldo, 39, has now sat down with Spanish journalist Eduardo Aguirre to discuss his time at Al Nassr and his decision to leave Real Madrid back in 2018.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner called time on his Bernabeu career to move to Juventus, later re-joining Manchester United before signing for Al Nassr in 2023.

Ronaldo's interview with Aguirre will be fully released this coming Monday but quotes have already started to circulate on social media, including a comment from Ronaldo about a potential return to Madrid.

When asked if it is possibility, Ronaldo said: "A comeback to Bernabeu? Maybe after ending my career, something can happen."

He also added that: "It was possibly the place, where I was the happiest in terms of football."

Ronaldo supporters were quick to react to the interview on social media, with one commenting on X: "A return to Bernabeu would be the perfect way to wrap up an incredible career!"

While another added: "I need you back for one last dance."

It's unclear what role Ronaldo would seek, should he return to Madrid – although he has previously said he has no desire to move into coaching.

He did, however, state at the recent Globe Soccer Awards that he plans to become a club owner.

"I'm not a coach. I'm never going to be a coach, president of the club? No. Maybe owner of the club," he said in an interview at the ceremony in Saudi Arabia.

The interviewer then pressed him on his comments, asking: "Is that what you want to do, to become a club owner?"

Ronaldo has left the door open for a return to Real Madrid (Image: Getty)

To which Ronaldo replied: "Probably. I will see. It will depend on the moment, the right opportunities."

"Have you got any in mind?," the interviewer replied.

Ronaldo cryptically answered: "Not yet, a few maybe."

Ronaldo later doubled down on his comments when asked about the state of his former club Manchester United, claiming he would run the team better than current majority owners - the Glazer family.

"If I will be the owner of the club, I will make the things clear and adjust what I think is bad there," he added.

"I am still very young, I have so many plans and dreams ahead. Mark my words, I will be an owner of a big club. For sure."