Rodrygo backs himself to become ‘best in the world’

Actual Madrid ahead Rodrygo believes he can develop into the ‘finest on this planet’ over the approaching years.

After initially struggling to shine on the Santiago Bernabeu following a €45m transfer from Santos, the 21-year-old loved a extra distinguished position final season, making 49 appearances in all competitions and scoring 9 targets.

This included a game-winning brace off the bench in Actual’s Champions League semi-final comeback victory in opposition to Manchester Metropolis.

Though he has an extended option to go to copy the numbers of the elite group of forwards in world soccer, Rodrygo revealed to ESPN that he’s assured of bridging the hole.

“[Zinedine] Zidane mentioned that at some point I’d be the very best on this planet. Ancelotti additionally spoke. I attempt to practice and evolve daily to get there,” he mentioned.

“I used to be very joyful. I’ve this dream and I do know that if I dedicate myself every day I can get there.”

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Rodrygo has already earned 5 caps for Brazil, and he went on to elucidate that nationwide icon Neymar – who additionally got here by way of the ranks at Santos – has promised to present him the well-known quantity ten shirt at worldwide degree when he retires.

“I did not even know what to say to him . I used to be embarrassed, I giggled and did not even know what to say correctly. I informed him that he has to play some extra, that I did not need to now and stuff. After which he had amusing,” he added.

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