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Edric: “Ronaldo is my idol, I chose Real because he played too”
16-year-old Brazilian Edric, who will wear Real Madrid shirt from 2024, revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo, like Vinicius, played a role in the positive reaction to the team’s proposal.
Real recently announced the acquisition of Edric as they reached an agreement with the family of the 16-year-old forward who will join the team in July 2024 when he reaches adulthood.
The youngster billed as Brazil’s next big thing He took part in a charity match organized by Zico at the Maracana on Wednesday (28/12).
After the game, he spoke for the first time about Real and the reasons that led him to decide to continue his career at Madrid. One of them was actually Cristiano Ronaldo.
“Real are a very big team and Vinicius sent me messages and gave me more hope. Cristiano, my idol, also played for Real.
That’s why I chose Real and I think it’s the right choice. God was always with me and told me that this was the best way.”
Source: sport 24
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