Rodrygo is excited to have made the move to Real Madrid.

The former Santos whiz will move formally to Madrid in January.

"I spoke at home with my whole family, but from the moment the offer from Real Madrid arrived, it was something I did not even think about," he told Folha de São Paulo about his decision making process.

"Real are the biggest club in the world. If a proposal comes from Madrid and another team, you have to choose Real Madrid's regardless of the money.

"It was one of my childhood dreams to play by [Ronaldo's] side because he was my idol, like Neymar. With Neymar it is easier for that to happen.

"I am a little sad about Ronaldo's departure given everything he has done for football and for Madrid."