Brazil cult hero's lookalike son signs first pro contract aged 16 as he follows in dad's footsteps | The Sun

ADRIANO'S son has signed his first pro contract aged 16.

A striker like his old man, Adriano Jr appears to be a chip off the old block.

He previously played for Brazilian side Gremio's academy.

But he is now looking to make his first steps in the senior game with third-tier side Serrano.

Pictures of the beaming youngster penning his first deal have been posted on social media.

Adriano Jr, whose superstar father starred for Inter Milan and Brazil during the 2000s, said: "This moment represents the realisation of a dream.

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"The way I was welcomed and evolved as an athlete and person was what convinced me to sign with Serrano."

Adriano Jr's club confirmed that he has penned a deal until December 2026.

He scored an impressive 20 goals in 27 games for their academy side last year.

Proud father Adriano couldn't have looked more thrilled for his boy.

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The 41-year-old beamed from ear to ear as he posed for snaps with his son.

Adriano isn't the only Brazil legend of the 2000s to have a son making their first steps in the game.

Ronaldinho's boy Joao Mendes signed for Barcelona last month after a successful trial that began in January.

Rather than playing as an attacking midfielder like his pops, Joao is believed to be a striker.

Ronaldo's son Ronald, on the other hand, performed a DJ set at Cruzeiro last September to celebrate promotion.

Adriano, meanwhile, has split with ex-wife Micaela Mesquita.

And back in February, Micaela took to social media to demand he send divorce papers over after he posted a snap of himself hugging another woman.

Adriano and Micaela, 25, reportedly split up in December just 24 days into their marriage.

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