When Real Madrid splashed €46 million in 2017 on a skinny, shy 16-year-old from Flamengo named Vinícius Júnior, the world raised its eyebrows. It was a gamble even by Galáctico standards — a teenager, not yet old enough to sign professionally in Europe, suddenly carrying one of the heftiest price tags in youth football history.
Fast forward seven years, and no one is questioning that decision anymore.
Vinícius officially arrived at Madrid in July 2018 after turning 18, becoming one of the most expensive under-19 players ever.
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