Nuno Mendes: “It will be different to play with Ronaldo in real life” – Sporting

At age 18, Nuno Mendes will have the opportunity to debut in the National Team. Revealing himself “very happy” with the call, the young man believes that it turns out to be a reward for the work done. The truth is that next week the young man will have the opportunity to meet his idol that he does not need in the PlayStation marathons. “It will be different to play with Ronaldo in real life,” he guarantees.

“It is an award for me and for Sporting for what they have done with young players. So it is my turn to continue to show what I have learned so far and give joy to the fans,” he told Sporting TV, where he also thanked to the rest of the squad: “My teammates played a very important role in this call-up. It is thanks to their help that they called me to the national team because nobody plays alone.”

The leftist confesses to being “nervous”, but hopes to be welcomed. “I will try to react well and I hope they will also help me to be calmer, because it is normal that I feel some nervousness, but I think I will be received by everyone,” added the defender, who is still incredulous with the moment he lives: ” It is fulfilling a dream to be alongside the best national and international players. I will enjoy this opportunity to the fullest. ”