"Barcelona has offered more … but I have preferred Madrid" – Vinicius

Brazilian Real Madrid star Vinicius gives his first interview in Spain at Manu Carreño on the program El Larguero, Cadena SER. During this season, the 18-year-old who has stormed LaLiga this season has talked about his current injury, as well as topics such as the Golden Ball, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rodrygo, Isco. .. why he chose to join Madrid rather than his rivals, which has already been said.

Vinicius opts for Real Madrid

Vinicius revealed he chose the "best project" by opting for Real Madrid on Barcelona. The 18-year-old Brazilian striker signed for the giant La Liga Madrid in May 2017 before officially leaving Flamengo last July. And he revealed that Barça had offered him more money, but that his decision was based on what he thought was a better decision.

"When I was 16 years old / 17 years old, I was playing for the South American U-17s. My dad never told me of any interest [of other clubs] until Barcelona and Real Madrid came, "he told Carreño. We then visited both clubs to choose the best project.

"Barcelona's bid was first, and they wanted to pay more." Marcelo came to play at the age of 18. Asensio was playing here … it helped us choose Madrid. "

When asked in the following questions he never thought of wearing Barca's shirt, the young man was rather categorical with a "no".

Vinicius suffered an ankle injury earlier this month and should be left out until May for Madrid. Depending on the player, however, His compatriots Casemiro and Marcelo helped him understand that his career was long and that patience was the key.

Zidane makes the difference

The teenager must wait to join Zinedine Zidane, back at the helm after replacing Santiago Solari, and Vinicius said that he could already see the differences between the two coaches.

"Casemiro said that when Zidane spoke, he would become a little nervous," he said.

"The way Zidane speaks is very different from that of Lopetegui. He is a legend, he has won everything and he is special.

"For me, he said to stay calm about the injury and come back stronger."

Ball of Gold in the head

One of the questions asked to Vinicius concerned the individual prize awarded each year to the best player in the world on the basis of cumulative votes. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated this trend over the last ten years – Luka Modric broke the duopoly at the last edition – but the two legends probably left their mark before the Brazilian's plans.

"I'd like to win at 25 or 26 years old, at the height of it.I already play with the best and I'm only 18. When I'm 26, I play here with the best players, help me on the pitch, I think I can win it. "

Rodrygo, Benzema and the Messi-Ronaldo debate

During the in-depth interview, Vinicius also mentioned that his teammate Karim Benzema was the non-Brazilian who had supported him most in his debut at the Madrid club. Rodrygo, another young compatriot who will soon join the club, was also mentioned. Vinicius spoke of him in laudatory terms, saying that he "is going to be one of the biggest players, like Neymar or Mbappé", which will help the club to continue its momentum.

As it seems tediously inevitable these days, the young man was asked if Cristiano or Messi were the best. He kept his answer safe enough.

"I do not know, but Cristiano is a Madrid legend, fans loved him and he won everything here, neither he nor Messi play for Madrid but we have the best."