“I Tried Everything to Stop Him From Joining Man United” – Vinicius Jnr Reveals Pain as £80m Star Chooses Old Trafford Over Real Madrid
In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through European football, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jnr has opened up about his frustration and heartbreak after a close friend — a highly-rated forward valued at £80 million — decided to join Manchester United in the upcoming January transfer window.
According to reports from Spain, Vinicius made several attempts to persuade the player to wait for Real Madrid’s offer, urging him not to join what he called a “struggling Manchester United project.” However, the Brazilian winger admitted that his efforts were in vain. “I tried so hard to stop him from joining failed Manchester United, but he told me his mind was already made up. There’s no going back. I’m pained because I really wanted him at Madrid,” Vinicius reportedly told those close to him after training.
The player’s identity remains undisclosed, but insiders have hinted that he is a top European attacker, possibly from La Liga or Serie A, admired by United’s recruitment team for several months. The move, believed to be worth around £80 million, is seen as part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s grand rebuilding plan at Old Trafford, as the club continues to restructure under new leadership and manager Rúben Amorim.
Real Madrid had reportedly made a tempting counter-offer to secure the player’s services next summer, but the forward is said to have chosen Manchester United because he sees the Premier League as “the perfect stage to revive his career and prove himself.” Despite Madrid’s best efforts, his mind was already made up.
For Vinicius Jnr, the transfer feels like a personal loss. Sources say he expressed his disappointment to teammates, calling it “a missed opportunity for Real Madrid” and warning that the player might struggle to adapt at Manchester United, given their ongoing inconsistency and dressing-room unrest.
Meanwhile, United fans are ecstatic about the potential signing, viewing it as a statement of intent from the club’s new leadership. The Red Devils have struggled with creativity and finishing this season, and the arrival of a proven goal threat could mark the beginning of a new attacking era at Old Trafford.
Spanish journalist Álvaro Ramos summed up the situation perfectly:
“When Vinicius Jnr says he tried to stop him, you know this player must be special.”
If the deal goes through, it will not only be one of the biggest transfers of the January window but also a major statement from Manchester United — a club determined to reclaim its former glory, even at the cost of breaking Real Madrid’s heart.
The January market just got a lot more dramatic — and this time, not even Vinicius Jnr could change the ending.
