Ronaldo Jr. Trials with Real Madrid U-16 Team

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the 15-year-old son of Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo, trained with Real Madrid's under-16 youth team this week, sparking speculation about a potential move to the club's academy.

The session took place on Tuesday at Real Madrid's training facility in Valdebebas, as the teenager joined the Cadete A squad for what club officials described as a trial. Ronaldo Jr., a forward and right winger, currently plays for the youth academy of Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, where his father has been a professional player since December 2022. The family traveled to Madrid recently to allow Cristiano Ronaldo to recover from a hamstring injury sustained on February 28 during a Saudi Pro League match. The injury, initially underestimated, required further treatment, leading the 41-year-old forward to skip Portugal's upcoming friendlies against the United States and Mexico.

Sources close to the club indicated that the training stint provides an opportunity for Ronaldo Jr. to showcase his skills amid discussions about his future. He will turn 16 in June, making him eligible to join Real Madrid's youth teams for the following season. While no agreement has been...