Cristiano Ronaldo’s race to 1,000 goals sparks surprise after Wesley Sneijder reveals his secret request to join Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 40, is determined to reach 1,000 career goals, currently standing at 942 after scoring twice against Armenia. He has signed a two-year deal with Al-Nassr. Ronaldo jokingly wants Wesley Sneijder to come out of retirement and assist him for his 1,000th goal, showcasing his ambition and drive.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s race to 1,000 goals sparks surprise after Wesley Sneijder reveals his secret request (Image via Getty)

Cristiano Ronaldo is chasing one last dream. He wants to score 1,000 goals before retiring. The 40-year-old striker now has 942 goals. He scored twice for Portugal against Armenia on September 6, 2025, in Lisbon. Ronaldo signed a new two-year deal with Al-Nassr in June. That gives him time to reach the target. He now hopes Wesley Sneijder, his old Real Madrid teammate, will come out of retirement. Ronaldo wants Sneijder to give the assist for his 1,000th goal.

Wesley Sneijder says Cristiano Ronaldo wants him at Al-Nassr

Wesley Sneijder spoke about this on September 8, 2025. He was on the Rondo show in the Netherlands. Sneijder said he had spoken to Simão Coutinho. Coutinho is the new technical director of Al-Nassr and a close friend of Ronaldo. Sneijder joked about signing a short deal. Coutinho passed the idea to Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo replied, “

Sign him, I want him to give the assist for my 1,000th goal.

” Sneijder laughed. He said, “

I have been retired for almost seven years, but he still wants me.

” Sneijder last played in 2019. He left Real Madrid in 2009, just after Ronaldo joined.

Cristiano Ronaldo nears 1,000 career goals With Al-Nassr and Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo is still scoring regularly. He has four goals in his last three games. Two of them came for Portugal on September 6 in the 5–0 win over Armenia. That match was in Lisbon, in the World Cup qualifiers. Also Read: “It Was Not My Choice”: Otávio Breaks Silence On Al Nassr Exit As Cristiano Ronaldo Ex-Teammate Makes Emotional Farewell His total now stands at 942 goals. He needs 58 more to reach the dream number. Cristiano Ronaldo has said many times that he will keep playing as long as he can. Al-Nassr will face Al-Kholood on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Riyadh. Every game now feels like a step closer to history.

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