Vinicius talks Rodrygo, Mbappe, Ronaldo, Ballon d’Or, Real Madrid future – ‘The next step is…’

Vinicius talks Rodrygo, Mbappe, Ronaldo, Ballon d'Or, Real Madrid future - 'The next step is...'

Vinicius talks Rodrygo, Mbappe, Ronaldo, Ballon d’Or, Real Madrid future – ‘The next step is…’

Vinicius Junior was one of the stars of the night for Real Madrid as they beat RB Salzberg 5-1 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

The Brazilian, who returned to the team after missing the weekend’s La Liga clash versus Las Palmas due to suspension, finished with two goals and walked away with the MVP award,

Vinicius talks with TNT Sports Brazil after the match (h/t) sports world), during which he discussed his immediate future at Real Madrid amid interest from Saudi Arabia as well as his teammates Rodrigo and Kylian Mbappé.

on his future

Vinicius is attracting serious interest from Saudi Arabia, with Al Ahly reportedly ready to make a world-record €350 million bid for the Brazilian megastar.

When asked what his immediate future looks like amid heightened interest in the Middle East, he replied:

“The next step is to always keep a clear mind, improve my game, develop and help the biggest club in the world, because I dreamed of coming here and being able to play with great players in such a great season.” ,

Continuing he said: “I think this is my dream now, to think bigger and be able to win more titles with this shirt.”

In great form. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)In great form. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

In great form. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

On the Ballon d’Or and its teammates

Vinicius fell short of Manchester City midfielder Rodri in the 2024 Ballon d’Or race, despite the Real Madrid winger being seen as the favorite to win the prestigious honour.

When asked about missing out on the award, the winger said:

“I always say that my biggest goal is to help my team, to be able to score goals, to make assists, to be at my best level, because if I am like that then I can help all my teammates and help Madrid. Can take it to the highest level.” , which is always my biggest goal.

“Of course the individual awards are important, but… we can’t talk so much, it’s not the votes people were expecting, but we have to keep moving forward… Rodrigo, Killian, Jude, keep doing great things. For.”

Speaking about his equation with his teammates Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius said:

“We are three forwards, our responsibility is to score goals, to create assists and the truth is that we are really happy with Kylian.

“The beginning is always difficult, but he has adapted well, and Kylian is such a great player that even while adapting, he has scored a lot of goals.

“Rodrigo and I are going to do everything possible to make him top scorer in all competitions, because that’s what he came here for.”

Vinicius also honored Real Madrid and Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario after surpassing him and scoring 100 goals for the club.

“He helped me a lot to score many goals because he gave me a lot of advice. I think he would be very happy that I was able to overtake him. I have immense respect for him.” Winger said.

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