FC Porto defender Alberto Costa has spoken about his disappointment at missing the opportunity to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, saying that teaming up with the Portugal icon had been one of his ambitions.
Costa described it as unfortunate that he will not get to share a dressing room with Ronaldo, having just received his first senior Portugal call-up.
Portugal is preparing to face Denmark in a UEFA Nations League match in Braga on Saturday.
Costa arrived at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras on Tuesday, just days after Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football.
Speaking at a press conference before the Denmark fixture, the 23-year-old reflected on how disappointing it was that he had never had the chance to be around Ronaldo.
"It's a shame I have not had the chance to be with Cristiano," Costa said.
Costa added that working with the Al-Nassr forward had been one of his 'career goals.'
UNL: ‘It’s a shame, I’ve never worked with Cristiano Ronaldo' - Portugal star Costa