'Ronaldo, Hazard Help Me To Grow' – Nigerian winger, Samuel Kalu

Samuel said he admires Ronaldo and Hazard a lot, adding that he likes watching them in action.

'Ronaldo, Hazard Help Me To Grow' – Nigerian winger, Samuel Kalu
Samuel Kalu

New Watford signing, Samuel Kalu has revealed that Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid’s Eden Hazard helped him to grow as a professional football player.

Kalu said this after completing his move to Watford from the French Ligue1 side, Bordeaux, on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

The Nigerian winger said he admires Ronaldo and Hazard a lot, adding that he likes watching them in action.

Kalu, who was unveiled on Wednesday evening, told Watford’s official website: “I’m the kind of player that plays like Eden Hazard, I admire him a lot. I also watch Cristiano Ronaldo.

“These two players I watch a lot, they help me grow as a professional football player.”

“I know [Emmanuel] Dennis very well, and [William] Troost-Ekong, we played together at Gent. I also know [Peter] Etebo. We have played together in the national team.”

“They will help me a lot. I saw Dennis and Etebo and they were very happy to see me. I know they are going to help me settle at the club,” the 24-year-old added.