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Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is being monitored by nine of the top European clubs, including Premier League giants Manchester United, according to reports by Sun Sport and Corriere dello Sport (via Football Italia). The scouts of these clubs were present in the stadium to keep an eye on the 14-year-old during his debut for Portugal Under-15 on Tuesday (May 13).
Apart from Manchester United, fellow Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur's representatives were also present. Italian clubs Juventus, Atalanta, and Inter, and German clubs Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, and Hoffenheim were among those tracking his performance.
Ronaldo's son received his maiden call-up to the Portugal U-15 national team for the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament, which is being held from May 13-18 in Croatia. The teenager made his debut in the 53rd minute of the first game against Japan. Portugal won the fixture 4-1.
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The youngster got his first start during the 1-1 draw against Greece on Wednesday and is expected to feature in the game against England on Friday.
Cristiano Ronaldo was present in the stands to witness his son represent his country. The legendary player expressed his delight on Instagram, writing:
"Congratulations on your Portugal debut, son. Very proud of you!"
The 14-year-old has been part of Al-Nassr's youth team ever since his father moved to the club in 2023. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has trained in the academies of Real Madrid, Juventus, and Manchester United. While playing at Juventus, he scored 58 goals in a single season.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr can represent three countries
According to Mirror, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is eligible to play for three nations. Since he was born in California, he can represent the United States. Spain can also be an option, as he had spent his early life in Madrid.
As per FIFA, a player can play for a country if he has lived there for three years or more before turning 10. Due to his father's nationality, Portugal emerges as an automatic choice.
England could have also been an option if he had spent five years in the country. Ronaldo Jr was part of Manchester United's academy when his father represented the club in his second tenure in 2021-22. However, Ronaldo's early exit from Manchester United countermanded that.
Ronaldo Jr has been handed the famous No. 7 shirt, which is worn by his father for the senior team. While Jr played his first U15 game against Japan, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is the senior team skipper, has featured 219 times for the country, scoring 136 goals.
