Real Madrid Madrid transfer news: Vinicius Junior snubbed Barcelona to partner Cristiano Ronaldo — goal.com

Vinicius Junior has revealed that he spoke with Neymar about Barcelona before heeding the advice of fellow Brazilians Marcelo and Casemiro to join Real Madrid. The highly-rated 17-year-old has a €45 million (£40m/$52m) deal in place to link up with the Blancos, with those at the Santiago Bernabeu having won the race for a much sought-after signature. It remains to be seen when he will make his way to Spain, with Madrid yet to make a decision on whether to extended a spell at Flamengo or welcome the youngster onto their books this summer.

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