Former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has offered a resounding endorsement of Cristiano Ronaldo’s ongoing quest to reach the unprecedented 1,000-career-goal milestone.
Ancelotti, who coached Ronaldo during a trophy-laden period at the Santiago Bernabéu, expressed zero doubt that the Portuguese superstar, currently plying his trade with Al-Nassr, will ultimately hit the remarkable target.
A Historic Goal in Sight
Drawn on the discussion during a recent interview with Diario AS (as cited by Fabrizio Romano), the current manager of the Brazilian national team, now 66, was quick to show his absolute confidence in his former player.
“Cristiano Ronaldo will reach 1,000 goals, for sure!” Ancelotti stated emphatically. He then added a light-hearted personal request: “But when he does, he shouldn’t forget to invite me to the celebration of that incredible record.”
As things stand, the 40-year-old goal machine is just 47 goals shy of the mark, having found the net an incredible 953 times over the course of his illustrious career. Ronaldo’s determination and sustained performance at the highest level suggest that Ancelotti’s prediction is well within reach, setting the stage for one of football’s most significant individual achievements.
