Posted December 2, 2021 at 1:30 am by AD
While playing with Flamengo, Vinicius Jr was approached by Real Madrid, before agreeing to be transferred there. Asked about his first contact with the Merengue club, the Brazilian striker told the behind the scenes of his signing.
Very efficient on the sideFlamengo, Vinicius Jr seduced the Real Madrid. Indeed, the club merengue went so far as to spend a sum close to 45M € to afford the services of the Brazilian to the summer 2018. But how was Vinicius Jr approached by Real Madrid ? Asked by DjMariio on the Post United show, the 21-year-old striker answered precisely.
“I had two days to decide and I couldn't tell anyone”
“The first contact with Real Madrid? I was coming back from South America where I had just been top scorer, best player and we won the tournament. I came home and my dad told me Real wanted me. A week later he told me I had two days to decide and I couldn't tell anyone. I spent two days without sleeping. But I made the right choice, I'm here with the best players in the world, ”said Vinicius Jr during an interview broadcast on YouTube.