Diogo Dalot comes from the same land as of two footballing maestros, Portugal. While Ronaldo dominates gameplay on the field, Mourinho is another Portuguese commanding off the field. Both have made their names in the respective aspect of football.
However, this young sensation promises more than his two, nation greats. Diogo Dalot still only 19 has impressed one and all following the illustrious footsteps of his idol, Ronaldo. His ‘cool and calm’ approach has made him a star in rising, already.
Talking to MUTV, Dalot has already given credit to Ronaldo for influencing and inspiring him.
“Cristiano, I don’t need to describe him because you already know him.
“For me, since I remember, he was the inspiration to play football and of course, if you asked me if the fact he played here was also an influence to come, then, of course, I say yes.
“The way he played here, the way he developed, was unbelievable. I want to make that step too, to improve and play for many, many years here.
“He is an inspiration for everyone, for every player, for every young player.
“To have a player like that in the world, we just have to enjoy it for as long as he stays with us, playing and giving us the opportunity to enjoy his football.
“It was a proud few years for Manchester to have him here and, hopefully, one day the United fans will say it was good for them to have Dalot here.”
While Dalot praises Ronaldo for shaping up his future, he also credits Mourinho for his presence in Manchester United. He says,” Jose was a big influence on me coming here.”
“He was very important. His history speaks for itself, the way he is coaching and the way that he has made football change. It is the fact that is he is Portuguese too.”
“The relationship that he has with the players is very good, and it was quite impressive to me.
“He pushed me to come here and the way that he believed in me was very good. That is why I am here. He is a big reason why I came.”
Rest assured, Dalot will no doubt turn into a notable Right-back if he continues the merry way following his idols.
