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Real Madrid legend Marcelo’s son Enzo Alves switches allegiance from Brazil to Spain

Enzo Alves Vieira, the teenage son of Real Madrid legend Marcelo has switched his allegiance to Spain instead of Brazil, which is his father’s country.

Real Madrid legend Marcelo's son Enzo Alves switches allegiance from Brazil to Spain

13-year-old Enzo signed his first contract with Real Madrid last year and will continue to develop as a center-forward in their youth set-up.

Since he’s already in Spain, it makes sense that he would feel a strong connection to the European country. This is also an opportunity for him to forge his path.

Real Madrid legend Marcelo's son Enzo Alves switches allegiance from Brazil to Spain

Marcelo revealed this in a post he shared on Instagram on Tuesday, April 18. Announcing his son’s allegiance to Spain, the legendary Brazilian left-back wrote;

“Infinite pride my love, Congratulations on this achievement!”

Enzo, who was called up to the Spain U15 team for the first time, also shared his delight at the news on his Instagram page as he posted images of himself in the Spain shirt.

His post was accompanied by the caption: “Start a new challenge. Let’s go for it!”. Enzo will take part in the Pinatar Supercup 2023 which will take place in Spain, at the end of April.

The tournament will pit Spain’s youngsters against Japan, the USA, and England.