In 2007, Cristiano Ronaldo significantly influenced the transfer decisions of Brazilian twins Rafael and Fabio da Silva, encouraging them to join Manchester United. At just 21, Ronaldo's success and reputation made him an invaluable asset in persuading the twins during their youth career. They were discovered by a Manchester United scout while playing for Fluminense, and despite interest from Arsenal, Ronaldo's direct phone call played a crucial role in their decision. He conveyed the fun aspects of Manchester despite its notorious weather, ultimately convincing them to sign.
We were considering their offer when I got a phone call that I'll never forget. It was on one of those old Nokia flip phones. This British number was calling. I answered it and it was Cristiano Ronaldo! I was only about 15 years old – it was crazy.
He told me and Fabio that it only rained in Manchester but that it was great fun. It was him who convinced us to sign for United. Cristiano wanted us to go, so there's no way we wouldn't, right?
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