Criticized by some observers for the 45 million euros paid for purchasing 2000-born Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior from Flamengo, Real Madrid, according to what Frederico Pena, of the young player's advisors, told GloboEsporte, weren't even the highest bidder: "Merengues think this trade will work, and that's the only thing counting now. There were other clubs interested in him, and Barcelona even bidded much more. Some people are saying Real have been foolish, but they should know there were other clubs available to pay the same sum".
Source: transfermarketweb.com