Roberto Martinez has delivered his verdict on the “attitude” of Cristiano Ronaldo Jr after seeing CR7’s son make his debut for Portugal.
Ronaldo Jr, at 14 years of age, has made his international bow at U15 level. He helped Portugal to ultimate glory at the Vlatko Markovic international tournament, with silverware being lifted in Croatia.
Having seemingly pledged allegiance to Portugal, Ronaldo Jr could one day become a team-mate of his famous father at international level. Martinez told Sport TV of the progress being made by a talented teenager: “It was very nice to see Cristiano Júnior's attitude and that is not easy when the media is watching an under-15 game. We have to give him space.”
Ronaldo Jr is eligible to represent five nations - Portugal, the United States, Spain, England and Cape Verde. It remains to be seen what the future holds for him domestically, as his father is seeing a move away from Al-Nassr speculated on as a free agent.