Cristiano Ronaldo could be on the verge of making even more history as Al-Nassr are considering a surprise promotion of their son to the first team.
The 15-year-old talent has made an impact with his performances in the club’s academy and is expected to have the opportunity to play alongside his father from next season.
According to Al Weeam, Al-Nassr is considering the possibility of integrating Ronaldo Jr into the first team squad for the next season.
The youngster has come through some of the most prestigious academies in world football, following his father to Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United, before settling in Saudi Arabia.
At just 15 years old, such a step would be a strong sign of confidence in his physical and technical development.
Ronaldo Jr remains the central figure of Al-Nassr’s project even at the age of 41, while the idea of the two sharing the same pitch has long been a dream for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
As Ronaldo continues to chase the 1,000-goal mark in his career, the fact that his son can assist one or more of those goals would be a fabulous conclusion to an already legendary career.
The club is expected to assess the youngster’s readiness at the end of the current season, before making a final decision on his status.
The excitement surrounding Ronaldo Jr is also backed up by impressive statistics, which suggest he has inherited his father’s goal-scoring instincts.
He scored 58 goals in just 23 games for Juventus’ U-9 team and has maintained that form in the Gulf state, scoring 56 goals in 27 games for Al-Nassr U-15, according to The Sun.
