‘More in his hands than mine’ – Ronaldo sets Cristiano Jr challenge in bid to emulate NBA legend LeBron James by playing alongside his son

In basketball circles, all-time great James is working with his son Bronny at the LA Lakers. Another sporting GOAT, Ronaldo, is looking to tread a similar path with his oldest child Cristiano Jr. There is a chance that his dream will come true.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr will turn 15 in June and is currently on the books of Al-Nassr’s academy, as his famous father turns out for the Saudi Pro League side at senior level. CR7 has just turned 40, but has no intention of hanging up his boots any time soon.

If Ronaldo can extend his career by a few more years, then there is a chance that he could become a team-mate of Junior. The youngster does, however, have to prove that he is capable of forging his own career as a professional footballer.

Ronaldo has told Canal 11 of playing with his son: “I would like it, I would like it. It's not something that keeps me up at night, but I would like it. We'll see. It's more in his hands than in mine. The years are starting to pass and obviously Cris will have to, one day, leave football, because the years I'm extending... There will come a time when it's no longer possible. Not only physically but psychologically.

“But I also don't see it as an obsession. He will follow his path, his trajectory. I will be a proud father, I will be proud of whatever he wants to do. If he plays, 'top'. If he doesn't play, we tried. At least his father tried hard. But it won't be a problem either, in my opinion.”

Ronaldo has suggested that he has at least two more years left in the tank, but admits that he cannot put long-term plans in place. He will continue for as long as he feels capable of competing at the highest level, with the ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star considering himself to be the greatest ever.