JAKARTA - Former Barcelona scout Andre Cury branded Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr. as a Barcelona fan. However, the messages from the moment of signing Los Blancos seem to contradict this claim.
Vinicius' label as a Barcelona fan came after he turned down a transfer to the Catalan side in 2017 when he moved from Flamengo to Real Madrid.
In a documentary released last year, Vinicius spoke about the move, detailing how his decision to move to Madrid was made. And that goes against Cury's earlier words about him being a Barcelona fan.
"When I was in the Flamengo U-17 team, my parents went to Barcelona," Vinicius said, according to MARCA, Tuesday, October 26. "They came back and then two days later they went to Madrid.
"They visit the club and see everything and feel as if that is the place. Real Madrid is the biggest club in the world and the one who won the most titles. I have always supported Real Madrid," concluded Vinicius.
"He has always been a Real Madrid fan," Vinicius' father added.
Vinicius' agent, Lucas Mineiro, also describes his client's trip to the Spanish capital in the same documentary.
"After the South American U-17 championship, we had five offers for Vinicius from clubs in different countries," said Mineiro.
"Fred (Frederico Pena) called me and said 'We have to talk to Vini, the time has come and you have to make a decision; Real Madrid or Barcelona.'
"Then Vinicius sent me a very clear message 'We are going for the best in the world, Real!'"
Since Vinicius arrived at Real Madrid, there has never been a question of his love for the club, as he is constantly seen kissing the badge after scoring goals as well as jumping into crowds of fans.
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