Cristiano Ronaldo might not get the chance of playing alongside his son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr who wants to play in Europe rather than play alongside his father at Al-Nassr.
While Ronaldo has crafted his name among the best players in football history, all eyes are on his son who has been showing glimpse of what he can do. However, the 15-year-old talent is reportedly prioritising his development at an elite academy as he looks to forge his own professional career away from the Middle East.
According to The Sun, Ronaldo Jr is eye-ing a move back to the continent where his father dominated for two decades.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr greet the crowd during the official unveiling of Cristiano Ronaldo as an Al Nassr player. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
Like his legendary dad, the youngster wants to play on Europe’s biggest stage, with Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain all circling. The lure of these elite institutions is thought to be the primary factor in his decision to potentially move away from Riyadh.
A return to Real Madrid appears to be a strong possibility for the Portugal youth international, which would see him follow in his father’s footsteps.
The teenager is already getting himself familiar with the rhythm of Spanish football having trained with Madrid’s Under-16s in March, when Ronaldo Sr was recovering from injury with medics in Spain.
This stint has only heightened speculation that a permanent move to the Real Madrid academy could be finalised during the upcoming transfer window.
The Sun added that his heart may be set on returning to the UK or Madrid, his family is wary of the crushing media spotlight that will naturally try to compare him to his dad, who is considered a legend at both Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Borussia Dortmund and Sporting CP are also mentioned as potential destinations.
Having trained with the academy of Juventus, Manchester United, and Al Nassr, Ronaldo Jr has also played for Portugal’s Under-15s and Under-17s, winning the World Cup with the latter in November.
Ronaldo Jr netted 58 goals in 23 matches with Juventus’ U-9 team and 56 goals in 27 matches for Al-Nassr’s U-15s, per The Sun.
