I will never stop being grateful - Ronaldo pays tribute to scout who discovered him
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Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his sadness and gratitude following the death of Aurelio Pereira, the former head of recruitment at Sporting CP who discovered him.
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Pereira passed away at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy in the world of football.
Ronaldo took to social media to pay homage to Pereira where he described him as "one of the greatest symbols of world training."
He said, "I will never stop being grateful for everything he did for me and for so many other players. Until forever, Mr. Aurélio, thank you for everything. Rest in peace," Ronaldo wrote.
Um dos grandes sÃmbolos da formação mundial deixou-nos mas o seu legado viverá para sempre. Nunca deixarei de estar grato por tudo o que fez por mim e por tantos outros jogadores. Até sempre, Senhor Aurélio, obrigado por tudo. Descanse em paz. pic.twitter.com/8PvLE73id4
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) April 8, 2025
Pereira founded Sporting CP's recruitment and training department in 1988, and his work had a profound impact on the club and the sport as a whole.
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Apart from Ronaldo, he discovered 10 players who were part of the Portugal squad that won Euro 2016.
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