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Real Madrid baller not thinking of leaving despite racism against him – report
There is no doubt that Vinicius Junior has become the main target of Real Madrid’s rival fans. The forward has been treated quite harshly by the opposition fans in almost every away game this season, with the player even being a subject of racism.
In the most recent game against Mallorca, Vinicius was involved in another controversy with the home supporters. Even on the pitch, he is often treated more harshly than other players, with the Real Madrid camp believing that Mallorca, for one, had one gameplan, which is to take the Brazilian out of the game.
Unsurprisingly, Vinicius is the most fouled player in La Liga this season and it appears things have not gotten better even after a series of incidents where the forward was on the verge of picking up nasty injuries.
However, according to a report from Jorge Picon, Vinicius remains committed to Real Madrid and does not think about leaving Santiago Bernabeu even after various cases of racism and poor treatment from the opposition defenders.
The forward is happy with his life in the Spanish capital and is grateful for the opportunities given by Real Madrid to perform at the highest level. He also feels very loved by his own sets of fans, even though he is aware of the fact that he is the main target of rival supporters.
Despite the hardships, Vinicius is keen on prolonging his stay at the Bernabeu. He will continue to ply his trade with Real Madrid, but he will also continue to ask questions to the authorities and urge them to take action, especially against the racists.
Earlier in the season, Vinicius lambasted La Liga for not taking enough actions to curb racism. Both the player and his entourage hold a similar stance even now and believe that the authority must do much more in order to stop the hate he receives week in and week out.
According to TeamTalk, Real Madrid have joined the growing list of clubs monitoring Gabriel Rajkovic, a 15-year-old winger whose rapid development at Valerenga has already attracted attention from several of Europe’s leading sides.
The Merengues are known for keeping an eye on exciting young talent across the globe and it seems that Rajkovic’s exploits in Norway, with the first team, have alerted them.
Real Madrid keeping tabs on Rajkovic
As per the report, Real Madrid are among a host of clubs closely following the progress of the young forward.
Rajkovic holds both Norwegian and Serbian nationality and has emerged as one of the most promising young players in Norway.
His development has not gone unnoticed, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund also understood to be monitoring him.
However, at this point, it is Arsenal and Chelsea, who are understood to be leading the charge for Rajkovic, having compiled a detailed dossier on the teenage prodigy after extensive scouting.
On top of that, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have all watched Rajkovic in recent weeks.
Real Madrid could therefore face significant competition if they decide to step up their interest in a player who has already made an impression at senior level.
Making an impact at just 15
Rajkovic was handed a promotion to the Valerenga first-team squad in January earlier this year, when he was only 14 years old.
Following that, he signed a new contract with the club in March, when he turned 15, committing to the club until 2028.
Despite being only 15, the winger has already begun gaining experience in first-team football. In all, he has made 14 senior appearances for the Norwegian outfit, scoring three and assisting one goal.
Rajkovic has also represented Norway Under-16s, making two appearances and scoring once despite being younger than many of his teammates.
Those numbers become more impressive when his age and stage of development are taken into account.
Real Madrid have built a reputation for identifying young talent well before players reach their peak, and Rajkovic has now emerged as another name on their scouting radar.
But given the number of clubs in the race, signing the teenage wonderkid will not be easy.
