Madrid Sign 'Little Ronaldo'
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Marca reports that Real Madrid have completed the signing of Brazilian sensation Alipio Duarte Brandano from Portuguese minnows Rio Ave this afternoon, beating English rivals Chelsea in the race for his signature.
Los Meringues had been keeping tabs on the young striker for over a year now, and have finally been able to offer him a contract after his 16th birthday this summer. The Brazilian born hit-man, dubbed “Little Ronaldo” by the Portuguese press on account of his pace with the ball, will join the Real Madrid Castilla, hoping to rise through the ranks and one day make it to the first team.
Brandano had the difficult decision of choosing between Chelsea or Real Madrid, both of whom were front runners for his signature, but he opted a move to the Spanish giants, after weighing up his chances of rising to prominence. Another factor that influenced the forward’s decision was culture, choosing a move to Spain in order to avoid any major shifts in his lifestyle.
Real Madrid scouts Juan Castro and Manu Sianz confirmed today that they would meet with Alipio and his father to discuss what was expected of him at his new club. Rio Ave, Alipio’s previous club, were not happy about losing their number 9, but felt that they could no longer nurture his growing talents and knew the best option was to let him go.
Los Blancos have been linked with Europe’s top strikers of late, namely Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Karim Benzema, but seem to have made the right move, investing their money in youth players rather than multi-million dollar contracts, especially after the success of signing Gonzalo Higuain from River Plate two years ago.
Brandano is expected to fly into the Spanish capital later this week to finalise the deal, joining Real Madrid as early as next Wednesday. -
er which ronaldo? the fat one or the diver?
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of course its that fat one lah... during your so called "fat one" hey days there is no one, not even last season's C. Ronaldo who could come close to his standrad (thats my opinion) don't believe? try searching for his wonder goal during his Barca's days which Nike made into a ads, with "if you are praying to God for the best player in the world, and God happened to be listening" as its tag line... you'll realised that "fat one" is probably be best after Pele...
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Originally posted by Saltiga:
of course its that fat one lah... during your so called "fat one" hey days there is no one, not even last season's C. Ronaldo who could come close to his standrad (thats my opinion) don't believe? try searching for his wonder goal during his Barca's days which Nike made into a ads, with "if you are praying to God for the best player in the world, and God happened to be listening" as its tag line... you'll realised that "fat one" is probably be best after Pele...
ai ya.. i also supporter of the fat one.. he go which club i also 2 hands up... even he at ac milan i still belive he is a 200% quality player..
even if last season diver ronaldo scores 50 goals he can nv overtake fat ronaldo
yea.. ronaldo is the one that can overtake pele
just hope that he get back his form in those years.. it will be a present to me if he go chelsea
Scolari + Ronaldo?
i sure this combination will be best!