Vinicius Junior spent some leisure with Neymar in Rio de Janeiro before beginning Real Madrid’s preseason.
Neymar visited Vinicius in Rio de Janeiro.
The two have formed a close rapport.
Will presumably start together for Brazil during the following international break.
WHAT OCCURRED? Vinicius and Neymar were seen spending time together in Brazil prior to departing for preseason with their respective clubs. Friday evening, the Real Madrid winger who grew up idolizing Neymar expressed his gratitude via social media. The caption read, “When you become friends with your idol and he comes to spend the day with you. I appreciate you so much and I adore you.”
WHAT THEY DID POST:
Neymar has been linked with a transfer away from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, with Barcelona among his potential suitors. He underwent ankle surgery in the spring, but is expected to be fit in two weeks for his team’s preseason trip to Japan.
WHAT COMES NEXT? The duo will depart for the club season before presumably reuniting for Brazil’s international break in September.
