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Vinícius Júnior, is planning to buy a football club in Portugal’s second division, according to ESPN reports.
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The 24-year-old is looking to diversify his business interests as he prepares for a future after football.
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He would not be the first active footballer to buy a club, following in the footsteps of his Madrid teammate Kylian Mbappé.
Real Madrid winger, Vinícius Júnior, is planning to expand his business portfolio by acquiring a football club in Portugal’s second division. According to ESPN reports, the 24-year-old is considering purchasing a club in the Portuguese second tier as he prepares for a future beyond his playing career.
Vinícius already boasts an impressive array of personal sponsorship agreements, including a contract with Nike that runs until 2028.
He is represented by Roc Nation and has frequent interactions with top athletes from other sports, particularly the NBA and NFL.
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If successful, Vinícius would join a growing list of active footballers who have invested in football clubs.
His Real Madrid teammate Kylian Mbappé acquired Caen in the French second division last year, while N’Golo Kanté owns Royal Excelsior Virton in the Belgian third division.
Saudi Arabia Plans World-Record E500M Bid for Vinicius Junior
Saudi Arabia is preparing to make a record-breaking bid to sign Vinicius Junior this summer, according to El Chiringuito TV. Despite Real Madrid’s firm stance that the winger is not for sale, the offer could test their resolve as the transfer window closes.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia is reportedly ready to offer up to €500 million for Vinicius. If successful, this would exceed the €222 million Paris Saint-Germain paid Barcelona for Neymar in 2017.
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