During the interview with Esporte Interativo, Vinicius Junior talked about the upcoming matches, Brazil, Real Madrid, and European career.
Dream of winning a trophy with Brazil’s national team
Vinicius said that it’s essential to winning the trophy with Brazil. Winger said that it’s his dream from a young age, and indeed he will try to win it by the end of his career. Journalists asked him about the upcoming Tokyo Olympic games. Junior Vinicius believes that he will be ready to play for the Olympic team, and he wants to win the Olympic medal and go down into history.
Possibility of leaving Real Madrid on loan
Junior wants to stay and play for Real Madrid for a very long time. Brazilian player said that going on loan to another team was not in his plans. That was not an option, and that’s why Real Madrid players decided to fight for a spot in the starting line-up.
At the same time, Vinicius believes in hard work and dedication. Still, everything depends on Zinedine Zidane and his decision. The French coach was not trusting Vinicius from the start of the season. In the middle of October, everything changed, and Vinicius started getting more time on the pitch.
Relationship with Zinedine Zidane
Vinicius Junior said that Zidane is an excellent coach, and they have a close relationship. At the same time, Zidane loves motivating all the players without any exceptions. Winger noted that Zidane gives him belief and reason to smile on training. At the same time, Vinicius admitted that Zizou loves giving players time to recover and play at their best.
Importance of Neymar for the Brazilian national team
The youngster said that Neymar is a significant player for Brazil and PSG. Winger noted that without injuries, Neymar could win Ballon d’Or in the next few years. At the same time, Vinicius hopes for help from Neymar at the Olympic tournament in Tokyo.