Cristiano Ronaldo may have left Real Madrid more than five years ago, but he still continues to inspire young players at the club. Recently, English sensation Jude Bellingham shared that his favorite El-Clasico moment was Ronaldo’s calm celebration. This admiration is reciprocated as a Real Madrid star, Vinicius Junior, recently showcased boots gifted to him by CR7. Vinicius, who has always been a big fan of Ronaldo, took to social media to express his gratitude by sharing an image of a red soccer boot. It appears to be the Nike Superfly 9 Elite Mercurial Dream Speed, designed to help players move quickly on the pitch and create separation. Given Vinicius’ play style, the boots seem to be tailor-made for him.
Cristiano Ronaldo has gifted Vincius Junior on multiple occasions. In the past, following an injury during the World Cup qualifiers in Colombia, Ronaldo presented the Brazilian with his signed Portuguese jersey from the game against Liechtenstein and included a touching message. These gifts would have undoubtedly boosted Vincius Junior’s morale significantly as they came from his idol. The Brazilian has not shied away from expressing his love for the mercurial Portuguese player in the past.
After Eden Hazard’s departure, Vincius Junior took up the iconic number 7 jersey at Real Madrid, inspired by Ronaldo, who left his mark on the club. The young attacker has confessed that Ronaldo is his idol and admires everything from his game understanding to his quality on the pitch. Vincius even emulated Ronaldo’s celebration in Real Madrid’s victory over Liverpool, looking up to the sky with eyes closed and hands on his chest. With Karim Benzema’s departure, Vincius Junior will be expected to step up as the talisman at the club, and based on his performances so far, he certainly seems capable of doing so.
Can Vinicius Junior replicate the success of Cristiano Ronaldo during his time at Real Madrid? What are your thoughts on the present that the Brazilian player received from his Portuguese teammate? Share your opinions in the comments section.
