messi football kit for kids “That was logical and now you will see the talent of all the players and the team. The whole team played for him and now it will be stronger, I’m sure.”

Despite acknowledging the strength of Real, Manolas insists Roma head toSantiago Bernabeu with no fear.

“Never. We are not scared of anyone,” he added.

“Respect yes, but fear no. They have an amazing team, a great spine, great up front, at the back… but fear, no.”

While Roma are preparing to face a Blancos side without Ronaldo, they are set to meet the 33-year-old on a domestic stage this season.

Ronaldo’s arrival in Serie A has helped to raise the profile of the division once more, with Manolas happy to welcome a global superstar to Italy – even if he has joined a direct rival.

He said: “Ronaldoin recent times has been at an incredible level, the best in the world.

“He has scored so many goals, won a load ofChampions discount football kits sale Leagues, aEuropean Championship with Portugal, a load of good games. He has been at an incredible level and it’s normal to speak about him.”