The former Real Madrid star is not sure about letting his son leave Saudi Arabia to play in Europe. This leaves open the possibility that Ronaldo Jr. could follow in his father’s footsteps.
Ronaldo worries about his son’s future.
The Al Nassr star is hesitant to let his son leave him and his “other half” Georgina. Ronaldo shared: “I don’t know if I will allow him to leave the house, even in two years, because it will be very difficult.”
More than anyone, Ronaldo better understands the challenges of having to leave his family early to pursue his career. Sharing on Whoop Podcast , Ronaldo revealed about the moment he started his career. “I left Madeira when I was 11 to go to Lisbon,” he said. “This is probably the hardest part of my career.”
However, if you want your son to become a star like you, it is necessary for Ronaldo Jr. to approach European football early. Furthermore, the European football environment will create better conditions for their talent to develop.
Ronaldo Jr. is making waves in Al Nassr’s youth team, where his father also plays. The young talent recently joined the U13 squad and contributed to their impressive run in the 2023/24 Saudi Premier League, showcasing his skills early in February.
Previously, Ronaldo Jr. honed his abilities at renowned youth academies across Europe, including stints at Real Madrid, Juventus, and Manchester United. In his time with Juventus’ reserve team, the 2010-born player scored an impressive 58 goals in just 28 games.
Currently, Ronaldo Jr.’s ultimate goal is to share the field in a professional match with his father before Cristiano Ronaldo retires. The Portuguese superstar has openly acknowledged his son’s aspirations, expressing both pride and concern while remaining optimistic about Ronaldo Jr.’s promising future.
