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Cristiano Ronaldo with a big smile next to the Real Madrid shield

New Cristiano Ronaldo Wants to Play for Madrid: Age 20 and Better than Lamine Yamal

The young footballer wants to follow in his idol's footsteps and has only one goal in mind: to play for Real Madrid.

In the world of soccer, there is a young man following in Cristiano Ronaldo's footsteps and who only has one goal in mind: playing for Real Madrid. Big clubs are after the 20-year-old player, but his goal is clear: to succeed at Real Madrid. Often compared with the Portuguese legend, his dream is to follow in his footsteps and become a star for the Madrid club.

A Brilliant Talent

Alejandro Garnacho, born in Madrid but with Argentine roots, is one of the great promises of world soccer. Since his debut at Manchester United, he's shown speed, dribbling and goalscoring skills, earning a place among the best young players in the world.

Alejandro Garnacho with Manchester United
Alejandro Garnacho wants to follow in Cristiano Ronaldo's footsteps | Manchester United

His bold style and his self-confidence on the pitch inevitably remind us of Cristiano Ronaldo from his early years at the same English club. The comparison is no coincidence. Garnacho has repeatedly declared his admiration for the Portuguese striker, whom he considers his greatest influence.

"I've always admired Cristiano. I grew up watching him play and I want to follow in his footsteps," the Argentine admitted in a recent interview. And, like CR7, his dream is to succeed at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Just Listen to Real Madrid

Despite the interest of several European teams, Alejandro Garnacho has been clear: He will only listen to offers from Real Madrid. His relationship with Manchester United has been positive, but his ambition goes beyond the Premier League. The young talent sees Real Madrid as the perfect opportunity to continue growing as a player and, above all, to follow in the footsteps of his idol Cristiano Ronaldo.

The white club is not oblivious to this interest. The Bernabéu is closely following his progress and is aware of Garnacho's desire to wear the white shirt.

Florentino Pérez next to the Manchester United shield
Florentino Pérez sees the signing of Garnacho positively | Europa Press

However, Real Madrid already has too many stars in its offense and signing Garnacho would mean making important decisions for its squad. Even so, Florentino Pérez sees him as a bet for the future, capable of following Cristiano Ronaldo's lead due to his play and commercial potential.

Better than Lamine Yamal

In recent weeks, an inevitable comparison has emerged between Garnacho and Lamine Yamal, the young promise of FC Barcelona.

At 16, Yamal has standed out in La Liga, but some experts believe that Garnacho, with more experience and physique, is a more advanced player. Both are diamonds in the rough, but the difference lies in the experience accumulated in top-level competitions.

Following in His Idol's Footsteps

It's no secret that Alejandro Garnacho aims to imitate Cristiano Ronaldo's career. The two shared a dressing room at Manchester United, and the young Argentine has always shown respect and admiration for the Portuguese.

Now, his dream is to replicate the path that led Cristiano to stardom: from Manchester to Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo became a legend at Real Madrid, where he won multiple titles and broke all possible records. Aware of the club's history, Garnacho sees Madrid as the ideal stage to take his career to the highest world level.