Cristiano Ronaldo discussed his future and his change of playing style upon receiving his fourth European Golden Shoe award.

The superstar said that he would like to play until the age of 40, and he hoped to retire at Real Madrid, quelling rumors about an impending move elsewhere next summer.

However, possibly Ronaldo's most significant revelation was how he views his playing style.

"I'm different now, I'm more a penalty-box player, not so much on the wing, because you score more goals from there so I changed my position slightly," he stated according to Goal. "It's been a natural change and it's certainly kept me happy."

Once a terrifying winger who would use his speed and famed step overs to burn opposing defenders, Ronaldo has slowly but surely limited his range on the pitch. Part of this change has to do with his age -- he is now 30 -- as well as the chronic knee problems he has suffered from over the years.

Given his current state, playing as an out-and-out winger could make him a liability for his club, as Ronaldo is not one to track back to begin with.

Playing a striker certainly limits his influence on the game. But Ronaldo proved that he could be just as damaging to opposition in that position when he embraced the role of forward for Portugal in the recent match against Denmark. Playing with greater freedom, Ronaldo moved about the pitch, drawing defenders away and opening space for his teammates to play.

He did not score, but his intelligent running, which invariably forced the opposition to pay close attention, not only created time and space for his team, but allowed other players to shine as well.

At Madrid, he has struggled to score a bit. Some of that has been due to some poorly placed shots, but Ronaldo has also faced goalies playing at their best in some moments.

There is a feeling that he will invariably break out at some point in coming weeks. This weekend at Levante might provide the perfect chance for the superstar to get back to his scoring ways, especially with Karim Benzema out and Gareth Bale back in.

Ronaldo might be asked to move into a central position for Madrid, thus allowing Isco to play on the flank and Mateo Kovacic to deputize on the opposing side. Bale would then be able to roam freely in his central position, with Casemiro and Toni Kroos for support. This would isolate Ronaldo, but could easily facilitate Bale in the middle, thus opening up more chances for the team. That said, having Ronaldo up top means that he is the main man to take in the crosses and final passes, something that he relishes as a proficient goalscorer.

It will be interesting to see if Ronaldo's comments about his new role affect Madrid's formation in coming games.