Ronaldo’s son joins Manchester United academy

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has joined up with the Manchester United academy while his father has returned to the club he left 12 years ago.

It comes as the Portugal international put on a performance on his second debut for the Red Devils against Newcastle, Mirror UK reports.

Ronaldo scored the opener and went on to grab another in a 4-1 win over the Magpies in front of a raucous Old Trafford crowd.

They did not stop singing the 36-year-old’s name throughout the contest while Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard also got on the scoresheet in sublime fashion.

But he is not the only Ronaldo at the club, with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s son also turning up to training.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has turned up to United training along with Nemanja Matic’s son.
The youngster was pictured alongside United star Nemanja Matic’s son on his way to training.

This is not the first time Ronaldo Jr has turned up to work with his dad, doing the same while at Juventus.

And if any of Ronaldo’s talent has been passed down to his son, he is in for a brilliant and long career.

Just days after the youngster turned nine, he made his debut for Juve where he scored four goals.

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