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Vinicius Junior reveals admiration for Marco Asensio, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldinho

David Cooper

18:17 20/06/2018

New Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has revealed his admiration for Marco Asensio, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldinho during a recent quick-fire interview.

The up-and-coming Brazilian star, who has sealed a €45 million (Dh192.7m) switch to the Bernabeu from boyhood club Flamengo, was quizzed by Marca.

In the interview, Vinicius said that Los Blancos star Asensio was his favourite Spanish player and that he playing alongside Ronaldo would be just as good as turning out with former Flamengo team-mate, Lucas Paqueta,

The attacker also revealed that Barcelona legend Ronaldinho is his idol when it comes to dribbling with the ball while if he had a choice, he would love the Whites to sign his brother Netinho.

Read the full transcript, here.

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