Latest Brazilian wonderkid Vinicius Jr set to join Real: Reports

Madrid May 21 (IANS) Brazilian football club Flamengo s wonderkid Vinicius Junior is set to join Spanish supergiants Real Madrid according to reports in the Brazilian media.

It is being widely reported that the 16-year-old forward has reached an agreement with Real and the announcement will be made next week en.as.com reported citing media reports.

The Brazil U-17 starlet is expected to join Real for a fee of 45 million euros ($50.4 million).

Dubbed as the next Neymar Vinicius has been the standout young player at Flamengo since bursting into the scene with the under-13 side.

In March 2017 Junior helped Brazil win the Under-17 South American Championship scoring 7 goals and being named the tournament s best player.

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