Manchester United starlet Angel Gomes receives video message from hero Ronaldinho
- Angel Gomes featured for Manchester United on the final day of the season
- The 16-year-old became first player born in 21st century to appear in top-flight
- Brazil legend Ronaldinho sent youngster a good luck message on Wednesday
Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes has had quite the month.
After becoming the club's youngest debutant since Duncan Edwards having come on against Crystal Palace on the final day of the season, the 16-year-old has now received a message from one of football's greats.
On Wednesday, the attacking midfielder shared a video message sent to him by former Barcelona and Brazil star Ronaldinho.
Angel Gomes became Man United's youngest debutant since Duncan Edwards this season
The 16-year-old midfielder received a message from his hero Ronaldinho on Wednesday
Posting the clip to his 217,000 Instagram followers, Gomes buzzed: 'To receive a message like this off my childhood hero Ronaldinho is just unbelievable, thank you for the kind words Champ!'
In the video, the 37-year-old, appearing to be sat on a plane, said: 'Hi Angel, Ronaldinho speaking, sending you good luck and a hug.
'All the best, I am following your progress and I wish you all the happiness in the world. Go for it. I will meet you soon.'
Gomes became the first player born in the 21st century to appear in the Premier League when he made a cameo in United's last game of the domestic campaign.
Gomes became the first player born in the 21st century to feature in the Premier League
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