Vinicius Junior opens up on being given just 3 days to decide between Real Madrid or Barca

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior has revealed that he had a matter of only three days to choose between joining La Blaugrana or Los Blancos. The Brazilian attracted interest from the two LaLiga heavyweights in 2017 but eventually, the Vinicius Junior transfer was won by Real Madrid. The Vinicius Junior transfer set Real Madrid back a reported €46 million in the summer of 2017. He was unveiled at the Santiago Bernabeu in July 2018.

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Vinicius Junior transfer: Vinicius Junior Real Madrid or Vinicius Junior Barcelona star?

While speaking to FourTwoFour, Vinicius Junior admitted that he was just 16 years old at the time when Real Madrid and Barcelona came knocking on Flamengo's door. After a successful campaign in the 2017 South American U-17 Championship in Chile, Vinicius Junior attracted plenty of interest from top suitors in Europe. The Vinicius Junior Real Madrid deal was on the table but the player admitted that he had only three days to confirm his choice because a Vinicius Junior Barcelona contract was also on the cards.

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Vinicius Junior transfer: Vinicius Junior Real Madrid move

Real Madrid secured the Vinicius Junior transfer on 20 July 2018 after paying €46 million to Flamengo in 2017. Following the Vinicius Junior transfer, the teenager had quite a struggle in his first season at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Vinicius Junior Real Madrid move seemingly weighed heavy on the youngster's shoulders and he managed only four goals across 31 competitions.

Fans in the Spanish capital began doubting the Vinicius Junior transfer due to his end product

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Vinicius Junior Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior Barcelona goal

The Vinicius Junior Barcelona goal in El Clasico was the most notable of his four goals this season earlier in March. The 19-year-old Brazilian became the youngest LaLiga goalscorer in an El Clasico in the 21st century, ahead of Lionel Messi in a 2-0 win over Barcelona.

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