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'Every time I leave him I feel more rich' - Man Utd's Diogo Dalot addresses 'similarities' with compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo - as Rio Ferdinand jokes CR7 is 'tight' with his vast wealth

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  • Dalot finds spending time with Ronaldo an enriching experience
  • Ferdinand joked Ronaldo is tight with his finances
  • Dalot and Ronaldo played together at United
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    During a chat with Red Devils legend Rio Ferdinand on TNT Sports, the 25-year-old defender spoke highly of his national team captain with whom he shared a dressing room for one and a half seasons at Old Trafford and also in the Selecao side since 2021 where he has earned 24 international caps.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The Portuguese full-back further claimed that every time he leaves Ronaldo, he comes back richer. Ferdinand then jokingly asked if the Al-Nassr gives him money as he suggested that the 39-year-old is generally tight with his finances despite being vastly wealthy.

  • WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

    Ferdinand asked about the similarities between Dalot and Ronaldo, to which the United player said, "I learned a lot from him and I know you are close to him as well. Every time I leave him, I feel more rich. I'm not talking about money, no he doesn't give me money. But personal-wise, you can leave any space with him and if he is really comfortable with you, you'll leave with something new that you learn."

    In between, the former England international quipped, "He's tight, he's tight, he's tight."

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Dalot could be next seen in action on Wednesday as Erik ten Hag's side take on FC Twente in their Europa League 2024-25 opener. Ronaldo, on the other hand, will next face Al-Wehda in the Saudi Pro League on Friday with Al-Nassr.