Real Madrid starlet Alipio inspired by Man Utd's Ronaldo

Real Madrid starlet Alipio has already met with his hero, Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

The pair share the same agent, Jorge Mendes, whose management company actually owns 70 per cent of his registration.

The 16 year-old Brazilian was first spotted by Real when he scored twice in a friendly for former club Rio Ave in a friendly against Chelsea earlier this year.

Alipio met with Ronaldo while they were both in New York and admits he hopes one day to play with the Portuguese.

"I am happy, doing what I like for a big club. This is only the first step," said the young striker.