Paulo Dybala admits he 'wanted to be like Ronaldo' as a kid | OneFootball

Paulo Dybala admits he “wanted to be like Ronaldinho and Ronaldo Nazário” before embarking on his career as a professional footballer.

The 25-year-old has struggled Juventus this season, but remains one of Europe’s most talented players.

Dybala also shared details on how he signed his Bianconeri contract after joining from Palermo.

“I didn’t think I would have such a career,” he told Otro. “The one I am living as a football player.

“As a child I followed football, I played it because I enjoyed it. With friends, we wanted to be Ronaldinho, Ronaldo. But I never thought this.

“I used to play for the Instituto de Cordoba and my family, my friends were more anxious than me.

“At 17 I was agitated, it wasn’t easy but my team-mates and staff helped me a lot, and the contract with Juve was a special day.

“The contract had arrived while I was at the beach. I signed it and went back to sunbathing.”

Dybala is currently away with Argentina and will be hoping to return to Turin with a clean bill of health.