Modric Asked Rodrygo To Call Him Dad

JAKARTA - The relationship between Rodrygo Goes and Luka Modric in the field is more than just teammates. The Brazilian striker revealed that he considers Modric to be his father.

When Rodrygo first arrived at Real Madrid, Modric was shocked to learn that Rodrygo's father was 35 years old. He then suggested Rodrygo to call him a father because the former Dinamo Zagreb playmaker is now 34 years old.

"When he found out that my father was 35 years old, he didn't believe it," Rodrygo explained in a live interview on Twitter quoted by MARCA.

"He then told me I had to respect him because he was old enough to be my father," continued the 19-year-old striker.

"Since then he has always called me 'son' (boy) and I call him 'dad' (father)."

When asked by fans if he was a superstitious footballer, the former Santos prodigy admitted that he has a number of routines before matches.

"I always tie my right shoe first, and when I go on the court I always put my right foot first, and I never step on the line," said Rodrygo.

"I won't say any more because other things are a little crazy."

The conversation then turned to the topic of Eden Hazard. Although he hasn't had too many chances to play with Hazard due to the Belgian's injury problems, Rodrygo has made it clear how much he respects the former Chelsea star.

"Playing with him is a dream," Rodrygo hinted. "He is one of my idols." Hazard is so great and it's an honor to play with him. "

Rodrygo has enjoyed his debut season with Real Madrid. Apart from scoring seven goals in all competitions, he also helped Los Blancos win the La Liga trophy.