Alphonso Davies' journey to soccer stardom started on the other side of the world

Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies has reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid to transfer from Bayern Munich, The Athletic reported Monday. It's the latest turn in Davies' journey to soccer stardom -- a success story that began on the other side of the world.

Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies has reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid to transfer from Bayern Munich, The Athletic reported Monday.

It's the latest turn in Davies' journey to soccer stardom -- a success story that began on the other side of the world.

Born in a refugee gamp in Ghana after his parents had fled civil war in Liberia, then-five-year-old Davies and his family travelled across the Atlantic Ocean to settle in Edmonton, Alta.

Fast forward to today, and Davies is reportedly poised to join one of the most storied soccer clubs on the planet, Real Madrid.

Sitting at a park bench, Footy Prime the Podcast Host James Sharman reflected on Davies remarkable journey in an interview with CTV National News.

“This kid came from a refugee in Ghana, basically with nothing, makes the move over to Edmonton with nothing, and through his families support, he builds this wonderful footballing career where he becomes one of the biggest names in world football,” said Sharman.

According to Forbes, Real Madrid is soccer’s most valuable franchise on the planet with a value of $6.07 billion.