'Vinicius has what it takes to make history': Brazil legend Cafu lavishes praise on Real Madrid wonderkid Former Brazil full back Cafu has praised Real Madrid youngster Vinicius Junior The 18-year-old completed a £38million move from Flamengo in the summer After a slow start he has already forced himself into the starting XI at Real Cafu believes Vinicius can 'make history' with the Spanish giants
By Peter Rutzler For Mailonline
Published: 12:02 GMT, 20 February 2019 | Updated: 12:03 GMT, 20 February 2019
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Legendary Brazilian full back Cafu has tipped Real Madrid youngster Vinicius Junior to make history with the European champions.
Vinicius signed for Real Madrid as a 16-year-old but he completed his £38million move last summer after turning 18.
After slowly being drip-fed into the first team by Julen Lopetegui at the start of the campaign, the Brazilian starlet has now forced himself into the starting XI at the Bernabeu.
And two-time World Cup winner Cafu has