Brazil icon and Real Valladolid president Ronaldo Nazario aims to pair up his countrymen Dani Alves and Marcelo in ambitious double swoop this summer.
The pair who are set to be free agents have long been on the opposing side as part of their many El Clasico clashes between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
According Brazilian media outlet UOL Esporte, Ronaldo is aiming of bringing together two of his compatriots, two legends and two most exciting full backs in football history to his Spanish club Real Valladol.
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Ronaldo became the majority owner of Valladolid in September 2018, after buying 51 percent of the club’s shares in a deal worth £25million. He then purchased Brazilian giants Cruzeiro where he began his professional career in December.
Ronaldo Nazario believes the signature of his compatroits would also be a good proposition in terms of marketing as well as offering something on the pitch after Real Valladolid achieved promotion to La Liga.
The newly-promoted LaLiga Santander side finished as runners-up in the Segunda division.
The Legendary Madrid defender had been hoping to stay with the Spanish giants defending the colours but will now put an end to his time after the club decided not to renew his contract.
The left back was emotional during his farewell speech, after half a life defending the colour white. An emotional tribute ceremony was held for Marcelo, in which Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti and club legend Raul were both left in tears.
‘I played for the greatest club in the world,’ he said.’I want to thank my wife Clarice, I wouldn’t be the man I am without her. And my sons who watched their dad play for the greatest club in the world.’
“If I play against Madrid, there is no problem because my feelings are there and because I am a professional,” he said.
Daniel Alves on the other side played for Barcelona from 2008 to 2016, before briefly making a come back under former team-mate Xavi last season. His return to the Camp Nou saw him scoring one goal in 17 appearances in total.
Daniel Alves had also been hoping to stay at the Nou Camp for a further season but Xavi decided not to extend the right-back’s contract. The defender earlier shot down rumours of offering himself to Real Mallorca.
Both Brazilian defenders ,Alves 39, and Marcelo 34, are looking to continue playing at a good level to be in the best shape to be considered for the 2022 World Cup this winter.
The La liga santader season is a several weeks away, but Ronaldo and Real Valladolid urgently need to start strengthening their squad to try to stay in the Spanish top flight. The iconic striker will face competition from other top flight teams in and outside Europe for the signature of both players.
However, our source report that Ronaldo will try to take advantage of his good relationship with his two countrymen to lure them join his side. Salaries are not a problem for the team but it won’t be an easy task to bring either to the club. It is Possible.
