In the name of the father, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr eyes Real Madrid | OneFootball

The name of Ronaldo is once again echoing around the training grounds at Real Madrid City. According to Mario Cortegana in The Athletic, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. is training with the club’s under-16 team. The 15-year-old forward looks set to become La Fábrica’s next major addition.

After coming through the youth systems of Juventus, Manchester United, and most recently Al Nassr, the Portuguese legend’s eldest son is looking to establish his career in Madrid. His arrival would mark a reunion with the club where his father made history, opening a new chapter for the Ronaldo dynasty in the Spanish capital.

Ronaldo Jr. has already started to show his talent on the international stage. After making his debut for Portugal’s under-15 team in 2025, the attacker quickly moved up to the under-17 level. His physique and eye for goal have caught the attention of Madrid’s coaches, who are closely monitoring his development on the pitch.

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If his signing is confirmed, Cristiano Jr. would share the academy with other sons of legends, such as Enzo Alves, son of Marcelo. This move by Real Madrid reinforces the club’s commitment to recruiting young talent, combining sporting potential with the emotional significance of the return of a surname so closely tied to success at the Bernabéu.

The challenge facing the teenager will be enormous because of his father’s shadow. Cristiano Ronaldo is the club’s all-time top scorer with 450 goals. Even so, the youngster seems determined to carve out his own path in European football, starting from the foundations of the best club in the world.

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