Mourinho says Ronaldo coaching career talk is premature
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Post
José Mourinho says it is too early to know whether Cristiano Ronaldo will become a coach after his playing career. The former manager of his forward says Ronaldo still has goals with Al-Nassr, according to remarks made on Friday in Madrid.
José Mourinho, Real Madrid manager, says it is premature to say whether Cristiano Ronaldo will become a coach after his playing career. Mourinho made the remarks on Friday at Valdebebas, a day after Ronaldo announced the end of his international career with Portugal, the Daily Post reports.
Mourinho said he respected Ronaldo’s decision, while considering that the 41-year-old forward still has goals with Al-Nassr, his Saudi club. Ronaldo had previously said he did not envisage becoming a coach in the next five, 10 or even 20 years, while acknowledging that his position could change.
Ronaldo left the Portugal national team after 234 appearances and 146 goals, a national record, according to the Daily Post. He won Euro 2016 and three editions of the Nations League with Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo ends international career with Portugal and Portuguese president intervenes after Ronaldo retirement.
