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Real Madrid superstar acquires a new club in Portugal – report
Last summer, Kylian Mbappe had made headlines by acquiring a stake in French club SM Caen for a figure of around €20 million.
Now, it appears Mbappe’s Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Jr. has followed in his footsteps by acquiring a club in Portugal.
As reported by Record (h/t AS), the Brazilian has set his sights on Portugal, becoming one of the new owners of FC Alverca.
The deal will see the winger acquire a majority stake in the club alongside a few Brazilian and Portuguese investors. The exact figures behind the deal, though, has not yet been disclosed.
A club on the rise
Located in Alverca do Ribatejo, near Lisbon, FC Alverca is currently competing in Liga Portugal 2, sitting just two points behind leaders Tondela. If they finish in the top two, they will secure automatic promotion to Portugal’s top division.
The club have a rich history with strong Brazilian ties, boasting 15 Brazilian players in their current squad. Portuguese coach Vasco Botelho da Costa leads the team as they push for a return to the first division.
More about the deal
The report adds that current CEO Matheus Ornelas will remain in charge until the end of the season, with more details on the club’s new leadership expected in the coming weeks.
The announcement will include the revelation of Vinicius’ partner investors. Therefore, it is safe to say that the coming months could prove to be crucial Alverca.
However, the club would be cautious about not letting the off-the-pitch development impact the mentality of the players, as they gear up for a crucial part of the campaign, where their mettle will be tested.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
