Vini Jr eyes Flamengo return, vows: “I must win the Libertadores”

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·27 Mei 2026

Vini Jr eyes Flamengo return, vows: “I must win the Libertadores”

Real Madrid (ESP) player revealed plans to return to Flamengo within the next three years

“Flamengo makes stars at home.” And one of the biggest examples of that is Vini Jr, who currently plays for Real Madrid (ESP). Set to play in the 2026 World Cup with the Brazil National Team, the player said he will return to Mais Querido in the coming years.

In short, during an interview with CazéTV, Vini Jr said he will not return to Flamengo as an “old man.” That way, the player admitted that the plan is to return to Mais Querido within the next three or four years. That is because the midfielder wants to win a Libertadores wearing the Sacred Shirt.

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How did this part of the interview go?

Casimiro: “So I don’t need to worry about this story of you returning to Flamengo?” Vini Jr: “I’m going back.” Casimiro: “At what point? Just so I can prepare myself…” Vini Jr: “Ah... I’m not going back that old, right?!” Casimiro: “What does ‘that old’ mean to you? Because you’re physically privileged as hell, right?” Vini Jr: “I am, but I started playing very young.” Casimiro: “Already fed up?” Vini Jr: “I’m not fed up, but I miss Flamengo too, you know?! But I’m not going back now. In the next 3 or 4 years. I’m only 25.” Casimiro: “D***, what do you mean 3 or 4 years? Won’t you come back in 8 or 9 years?” Vini Jr: “No, not then. Then I’ll be too old. I have to win the Libertadores with Flamengo, man!”

It is worth noting that, recently, when Lucas Paquetá returned to Flamengo, the red-and-black fans got excited about the possibility of seeing the pair play together wearing the Sacred Shirt. At the time, Vini Jr even offered money to the midfielder to seal the transfer to Fla.

Is there a chance the duo could play together at Flamengo?

First of all, Lucas Paquetá has a contract with Flamengo until December 2030. On the other hand, Vini Jr is under contract with Real Madrid for one more year. The Spanish club wants to renew it, but the forward has received interest from other teams in Europe and Saudi Arabia.

However, for now, Vini Jr and Lucas Paquetá will play together for the Brazil National Team. That is because Carlo Ancelotti called both of them up for the 2026 World Cup. Finally, Brazil’s debut at the tournament is scheduled for June 13, when the team will face Morocco.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.