The former Real Madrid and MU star had a week off after the Saudi Pro League season ended. Coach Martínez said the 39-year-old striker, along with Al-Hilal’s Rubén Neves, will join his teammates on Friday local time, but will not play in the friendly match against Croatia the following day to prepare for the EURO match. 2024. place in Germany.

The former Belgium coach told reporters: “Rubén Neves and Cristiano Ronaldo will arrive on June 7. All players have 7 days to adapt, prepare for the EURO and regain their spirits. The next plan for both is to skip the game against Croatia and play against Ireland.

At 39 years old, Ronaldo is still playing at his best and seeking another title with Portugal, after contributing to the Euro 2016 championship. Although he is 39 years old, he scored 44 goals in 45 games this season. Having Ronaldo fit and ready to play promises to be the key to Portugal’s chances at this year’s summer tournament.

During his break, Ronaldo posted a rather vague message on social media. The message recently published on Instagram shows a piece of paper that says: “3 aspects of reality: Pain, uncertainty, constant work” and above it a love heart added by Ronaldo.

Ronaldo and midfielder Neves are expected to feature for Portugal in the final friendly match against the Republic of Ireland on June 11, before entering the tournament’s opening match against the Czech Republic a week later.