Real Madrid is looking to strengthen their side for the next season and they are looking to bring in young prospects who can play a big role in the club’s development in the future. One such player is the Brazilian youngster Vinicius Junior, who is being pursued by the Spanish giants for quite a long time and they might have finally succeeded in bagging him for the next season.
Reportedly, Real Madrid has made a deal worth £38 million with the Brazilian player’s current club Flamengo to land the youngster in Santiago Bernabeu in the next transfer window. The youngster is considered to be immensely talented and is supposed to have a great future ahead of him. The deal to bring him into the side might prosper the Spanish giants in the long run.
Real Madrid’s arch rivals Barcelona have also been reported to be on the trail of the Brazilian teenager for quite a long time. As per sources, the Catalan giants had submitted a bid of 21 million to bag the teenager but left the race with Los Blancos presenting a higher bid to his club Flamengo.
The Brazilian wonder kid has already made a name for himself with his mesmerising dribbling skills and ability to take shots from both long range and finishing in close situations as well. He also has an ability to make darting runs down the middle of the pitch with the ball as well as off it. His pinpoint passes have been right on the money for his teammates, providing them with scoring opportunities in front the opposition goal.
A very composed player by the nature of his game, Vinicius Junior’s style of playing is often compared with his compatriot and Barcelona superstar Neymar. He is hailed as one of the best young players in the world presently and is a star in the making. The Galacticos believe that he can well adapt to the style of football in Spain and will turn out to be a good investment to be made.
Junior has also been the star of the show for his country Brazil in the under 17 South American Championships that took place back in March. He was awarded the Best Player of the tournament along with being awarded the Top Scorer as well.
Real Madrid has been dependent on youngsters for quite a long time. Players like Isco, Asensio and Vasquez have all starred for the Galacticos in the current season and are expected to play a big role in maintaining the glory days in the future as well.