Vinicius Junior Told To Join Premier League Giants After Racist Abuse in Real Madrid Defeat

Vinicius Junior Told To Join Premier League Giants After Racist Abuse in Real Madrid Defeat

Isaac Darko
updated at May 23, 2023 at 8:24 AM
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  • Vinicius Junior is being urged to join a top Premier League club after suffering racist abuse on Sunday
  • The Brazilian was a victim of racist chants from Valencia fans during the La Liga tie versus Real Madrid
  • Vinicius Junior has scored ten goals and assisted with nine others in the Spanish top flight this season

Manchester United fans have resorted to social media to urge Real Madrid superstar, Vinicius Junior to sign for the Red Devils.

The racial taunts Vinicius Jr. received from Valencia supporters during his team's 1-0 loss on Sunday have garnered widespread attention.

Despite the incident not being an isolated one, it looks like the Brazilian winger will remain at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

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Vinicius Jr has been urged to ditch Real Madrid for Man Utd this summer. Credit: @brfootball
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According to Express Football, it is not the first time the 22-year-old has suffered abuse, with Mallorca and Atletico Madrid fans also targeting him earlier in the season.

Man United fans have now flocked to Twitter to call on Vini to move to Old Trafford this summer.

"We are with you Vini. Leave that dead league and come to United," rallied @TheUtdLatest.

@ElijahBryant18 said:

"Just come to United my brother you deserve an exciting league free of racial abuse"

@UTDPLUG_. added:

"La Liga loves you but here @ManUtd we love you more Vini come to united buddy"
"Vinicius, come to United where you would be adored like your compatriot Casemiro," were the words of @HenryNanthony.

Vincius Jr wants Madrid stay

Despite all the setbacks Vini Jr has had this season, reports have suggested the forward is eager to remain at Real Madrid, BBC Sports reports.

Those close to the player have reportedly begun to plan the forward's possible exit from the Spanish capital.

Vinicius, however, is said to be dedicated to Madrid and desires to win the war against racism by sticking to his guns rather than turning away.

Ronaldo sends message to Vinicius

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Brazil legend, Ronaldo showing Vinicius Jr his support after the Brazilian was subjected to racism in a La Liga game against Valencia.

The unfortunate incident took place at the Mestalla Stadium on Sunday, with the Real Madrid winger cruelly targeted by chants from sections of the home crowd.

Among the legends who came forth to show support towards Vinicius after the incident was Ronaldo, who posted on social media in support of his fellow countryman.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)
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