'Barcelona wanted to pay more, but we wanted the best project': Vinicius Junior reveals Brazilians Marcelo and Casemiro convinced him to join Real Madrid over their fierce rivals Vinicius Junior moved to Real Madrid last summer after agreeing a move in 2017 But he has revealed he came close to signing for Barcelona rather than rivals He suggested the better sporting project at Real had convinced him to join
By Amitai Winehouse For Mailonline
Published: 12:02 GMT, 20 March 2019 | Updated: 12:11 GMT, 20 March 2019
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Vinicius Junior has revealed he came close to signing for Barcelona rather than Real Madrid.
The Brazilian wonderkid has been one of few positives from this season for Real. The team have been knocked out of the Champions League and are struggling in La Liga this campaign.
But the 18-year-old has managed to hit seven goals and provide 13 assists during his 33 appearances for Real.
