Rodrygo de Goes Reveals Player Who Made Him Fall in Love and Want to Join Real Madrid

• Rodrygo de Goes has revealed that Real Madrid's all-time top-scorer Cristiano Ronaldo made him want to join the club at a young age
• Rodrygo got his chance in 2019 when Real Madrid signed him from Santos FC and he has since become a first-team member of the side
• Ronaldo left Real Madrid for Juventus in 2018 after winning two La Liga titles and four Champions League titles in Spain

Real Madrid star Rodrygo de Goes has waxed lyrical about how Cristiano Ronaldo made him fall in love with the club at a young age.

The youngster joined Real Madrid from Brazilian side Santos FC in 2019 and has now admitted that he used to watch Ronaldo during his days as a Madrid player.

The Portuguese international played for Los Blancos for 9 years, averaging 50 goals every season. He won four Ballon d'Or titles while in Spain to add to the one he had won in England.

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Sportskeeda reports that the now 37-year-old made a lasting impression on Rodrygo.

Cristiano Ronaldo made me fall in love with Real Madrid. I already liked it, but it was with him that I became most interested in Real Madrid.

The 19-year-old has grown to be a key member of Carlo Ancelloti's side. He had a memorable moment in the Champions semi-final when he scored two quick goals to help his side seal an epic comeback against Manchester City.

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Neymar has in the past been critical of himself and the fans alike and has hinted at taking an early break from his duties with the national side.

Many assume that the FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be the last contribution for the 30-year-old. Brazil will be looking to win the World Cup for the first time in 20 years.