A fellow Portuguese of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is hoping to make his own mark at a “big team” and become an Old Trafford fans’ favourite
Cristiano Ronaldo is an “idol” to millions, with Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot among those using the Juventus superstar as inspiration in his own career.
A five-time Ballon d’Or winner burst onto the global scene while on the books at Old Trafford.
His obvious potential had been noted at Sporting, but it was unlocked on the grandest of stages in England.