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Diogo Dalot says Cristiano Ronaldo influenced his decision to sign for Manchester United.
The teenager left Porto to settle at Old Trafford this summer. He has participated in two first-team matches this season while he was trying to make his way into English football.
United's fans were thrilled with his performance in the Champions League 3-0 win against the Young Boys in September, when he was also one of the few positives in the defeat. penalty shots against Derby County at the Carabao Cup the same month.
"Cristiano, I do not need to describe it because you already know it," Dalot said in an interview with MUTV.
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"For me, since I remember well, he was the inspiration to play football and of course, if you asked me if the fact that he plays here was also an influence to come, so of course I say yes.
"The way he played here, the way he has evolved, was incredible, and I want to take that step, progress and play for many, many years here.
"It is a source of inspiration for all, for all players, for all young players.To have such a player in the world, just enjoy it as much as it stays with us." , that he plays and that he gives us the opportunity to enjoy his football.
"It was a few proud years for Manchester to have it here and hopefully, one day, United supporters will say it was good for them to have Dalot here."
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The back side also said that José Mourinho's presence had also played a role in his move.
"Jose influenced me a lot here," he said.
"It was very important, his story is about himself, how he coaches and who has changed football.
"It's the fact that he's Portuguese too. The relationship he has with the players is very good and it impresses me a lot. He pushed me to come here and the way he believed in me was very good.
"That's why I'm here, it's a big reason I came here."
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