4) Cost Benfica just 25 footballs!
Benfica scouted the 9-year-old for just 15 minutes before deciding to offer him a place in their academy. It cost Benfica 25 footballs, to be given if he signed a professional contract, to complete his move from childhood club Águias da Musgueira.
They paid their dues in depth as they sent the club 50 footballs this October. Coincidentally, a similar deal was agreed for Cristiano Ronaldo when Andorinha were paid with two sets of kits and 20 footballs for the then 10-year-old.
Edited by Staff Editor