Manchester United wonderkid Shola Shoretire has named Barcelona legends Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho as the players he looked up to the most when he was a child.
The teenage striker is set to become a legend in his own right, having become the youngest player to represent the Red Devils in European competition aged 17 years and 23 days when he replaced Mason Greenwood in the 76th minute of a goalless draw against Real Sociedad back in February.
Shoretire had an outstanding 2020-2021 campaign, winning Manchester United's Young Player of the Year award thanks to his ten goals for the U23s in the Premier League 2.
Born in Newcastle, the Anglo-Nigerian admitted that he tries to model his game after Messi and Ronaldinho, and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer helped to get him into football.
In an interview with Manchester United's official webpage, Shoretire said : "I was very young when I was in Newcastle.
"But the people that I looked up to were my favourite players, Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho. I think I have tried to make my game like theirs, quite technical and a good all-round player.
"But then I think, playing for Newcastle, a bit before my time, but Alan Shearer. He is the legend up there in Newcastle for what he’s done for the club.
"But then I think, playing for Newcastle, a bit before my time, but Alan Shearer. He is the legend up there in Newcastle for what he’s done for the club.
"Hearing his stories and the history of the club, that is what got me into playing football in Newcastle".
The 17-year-old Shoretire has been invited to train with Manchester United's first team ahead of the upcoming season.
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