Vinicius Junior is also one of the most expensive acquisitions in the Spanish top flight this summer
Following the footsteps of his idol Neymar Junior, Brazilian starlet Vinicius departed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and completed a dream move to the La Liga where he signed a 6-year-contract with Spanish giants, Real Madrid.
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Despite his age, Los Blancos did not hesitate to make the attacker one of the most expensive signings in the Spanish top flight this summer, coughing out a massive £40 million to beat their European rivals to the signing of the youngster.
Vinicius is a highly talented winger with immense skills and a fantastic style of play. After impressing in his debut match with the first team, the 18-year-old will now move to the B side where he will remain till the end of the campaign.
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