Cristiano Ronaldo believes he still has ‘four or five more years’ in the sport and has hit out at his critics by saying he is ‘very happy’ with his form for Manchester United.
Portugal international Ronaldo has scored 15 goals in 28 matches since returning to Old Trafford last summer.
Some pundits have criticised his contribution to the team, however, with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher saying it would be a ‘mistake’ for United to keep the striker for another campaign.
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf, meanwhile, believes Ronaldo should consider retiring as his displays are currently on the decline.
But Ronaldo says the facts speak for themselves and is determined to help the Red devils win trophies over the next few years.
The former Juventus and Real Madrid forward told DAZN: ‘It’s hard to say that I don’t want more, because if I’m at a club that gives me the opportunity to win more things, why not?
‘I know I don’t have many years left playing, four or five more, we’ll see, and I want to win more things. ‘You have to be intelligent and know that at 18, 20 or 25 you are not the same as at 35 – maybe you lose some things to win others and have balance. [It’s] right to keep competing and be at the highest level.
‘That’s not easy [competing at the highest level at his age], but it seems like it to me, because I show year after year that the numbers speak for themselves.
‘I don’t have to tell you that I’m very good, because the numbers are there. The facts are facts, the rest doesn’t matter at all.
‘That’s why I’m very happy with my form, I’m still scoring goals, helping people, teams, both in the national team and at Manchester United and that’s why I want to continue like this.’
Meanwhile, United drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 UEFA Champions League tie on Wednesday night.
