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Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Trains With Real Madrid U-16 in Evaluation for Possible Academy Move

The sessions are an evaluation with a view to an academy place, not a completed move.

Overview

  • Ronaldo Jr., 15, trained with Real Madrid’s Cadete A (U-16) at Valdebebas on Tuesday, with some reports pointing to additional sessions as part of the assessment.
  • The Athletic framed the workouts as an evaluation for a near-term spot in La Fábrica, while no registration has been filed and he remains on Al Nassr’s books.
  • ESPN reports Real Madrid granted the opportunity while the family is in the city for Cristiano Ronaldo Sr.’s hamstring rehab, noting it is too early to call it a signing.
  • Coverage diverges on his prospects, with The Athletic and AS citing positive first impressions from staff, as ESPN’s sources urge caution about any quick move.
  • The teenager has played in Juventus and Manchester United academies and for Portugal’s youth teams, and a Madrid move would carry symbolic weight given his father’s legacy without signaling a senior return as he is contracted to Al Nassr through 2027.