Swedish international, Dejan Kulusevski, talks about his experience with Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus.
From 2020 to 2022, Tottenham striker Dejan Kulusevski had the opportunity to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus Turin. This period marked the young right winger, who witnessed the generosity and discipline of the Portuguese star.
In an open letter published on The Players’ Tribune, Kulusevski recalled his experience with Ronaldo: “What an incredible boy. After practice, everyone was on their phones, but not him. You could see how hard he trained, even though he had nothing to prove. »
A dream come true
The Swede also tells a touching anecdote where he asked Ronaldo to autograph a jersey for his mother. “I have to be honest, I’m not the type to ask favors from my teammates, but I asked Cristiano to autograph a jersey for me and I then gave it to my mother. »
“Five years ago, I thought I would find a normal job in Sweden, and there I was playing with one of the best in history. Dreams sometimes come true. “, he concluded.