The 69-year-old British musician said travelling has become unbearable and he has concerns about his health, adding that he fears he could end up 'embarrassing' himself, reported Daily Mirror.
Father-of-four Clapton, who also became a grandfather last year, claimed in addition that he has lost much of his love for touring because most countries are now a 'different version of America'.
"There are tons of things I'd like to do but I'm looking at retirement too. I'm 70 next year. I think what I'll allow myself to do, within reason, is carry on recording in the studio," Clapton said.
Clapton added that there could soon be a day when he is no longer able to play the guitar, saying, "Maybe. Physically, it might be that I can't, if it hurts too much. I have odd ailments.