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Chelsea have Drogba, but Real Madrid roll out Ronaldo in Lukaku battle

While Chelsea are relying on Didier Drogba to convince Romelu Lukaku to choose London, Real Madrid have their own trump card.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo isn't surprised by the growing interest in Anderlecht teen Lukaku.

Ronaldo is already a fan of Lukaku's and is tipping the youngster for big things.

"I'm sure Lukaku will have a great career. At seventeen, he has already made a name in football. I know him already, although he is not playing in a top competition," said Ronaldo.

"I think he is a formidable young player and I am curious how he will evolve over the coming months."

Upon hearing the former Manchester United winger's praise, Lukaku smiled: "It's obviously a great honor for me that a player of such a high level talks about me."

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