Cristiano Ronaldo’s Eldest Son Embarks on Football Journey at Manchester United
In an exciting turn of events, Ronaldo Junior, the eldest son of Cristiano Ronaldo, has joined Manchester United’s U11 team, signing a lucrative contract that marks his first step into professional football.
Gabriel Reyes-Flores, a fellow player from the U12 team at Man Utd, proudly shared a photo alongside Ronaldo Jr, both donning the iconic Manchester United jersey. Gabriel expressed his delight, stating, “It’s a great day as I finally sign my contract. It’s even better to share this moment with my teammate, Ronaldo Jr.” This milestone represents a significant achievement in the young Ronaldo’s budding career.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Ronaldo Jr made the move to Manchester to pursue his football aspirations. While Cristiano Ronaldo joined the senior Man Utd team last summer, his son has been part of the academy team since September before officially signing with the U12 squad.
In a nod to his father’s legacy, Ronaldo Jr has chosen to wear the coveted number 7 shirt, whereas Gabriel has been assigned the number 10. The ESPN reports that Ronaldo Jr earns an impressive weekly salary of £5,000, a remarkable figure for an U11 player.
Ronaldo Jr has already made a name for himself during his time with the Juventus U9 team. According to Football Talent Scout statistics, he has scored an impressive 58 goals and provided 18 assists in just 28 games.
Within the U11 team at Manchester United, Ronaldo Jr will have the opportunity to play alongside Gabriel and other talented teammates such as Kai Rooney (son of Wayne Rooney) and Filip (son of Nemanja Matic). It is worth noting that both Kai and Filip have since departed from Manchester United.
In a Netflix documentary featuring his girlfriend Georgina, Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his supportive approach towards his son’s football journey, stating, “I have never put pressure on my son to become a footballer. I will respect his wishes and support him in whatever makes him happy. That’s all that matters to me.”
The arrival of Ronaldo Jr at Manchester United’s youth academy has sparked excitement and anticipation, as fans eagerly watch the young prodigy carve his own path in the world of football.
