Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes recently spoke about his legendary compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, praising the forward’s extraordinary career and hinting at an incredible milestone in his sights—1,000 career goals. In a recent interview, Fernandes expressed his admiration for Ronaldo’s relentless drive and determination, suggesting that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has no plans of slowing down.

“Cristiano is Cristiano,” Fernandes said, emphasizing how unique and exceptional Ronaldo has been throughout his career. “Now he is on his way to 1,000 goals,” he added, referring to Ronaldo’s relentless pursuit of greatness. Ronaldo, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has already surpassed 850 career goals in both club and international football, a feat that only a few players in history have come close to.

At 39 years old, Ronaldo continues to defy expectations with his performance at Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, scoring regularly and proving that age is just a number. His dedication to fitness, unparalleled work ethic, and constant desire to break records have become the hallmarks of his career.

Bruno Fernandes, who has shared the field with Ronaldo both at Manchester United and for the Portugal national team, has consistently spoken about the impact Ronaldo has had on him and on younger players. Fernandes’ latest comments reflect not just respect for Ronaldo’s achievements, but also a belief that his compatriot can continue rewriting football history.

As Ronaldo’s remarkable career continues, football fans around the world are eagerly watching to see if the Portuguese superstar can indeed reach the seemingly impossible milestone of 1,000 goals. If anyone can, as Fernandes suggests, it’s Cristiano.