Vinicius Tobias joined Real Madrid in the wake of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. And with FIFA allowing players based in Ukraine to join other clubs on loan, Real Madrid pounced and snapped up the 18-year-old. So the teenage prodigy has been with Los Blancos since April 2022, blowing hot and cold since then.
But the Brazilian defender has shown improved output in the last few weeks. And Vinicius Tobias’s tally of four assists in 18 appearances thus far this season is solid enough. In addition, his coaches at Real Madrid Castilla have projected a bright future for the young full-back.
Tobias will initially be incorporated into the Real Madrid Castilla squad and will try to win a place in the side from the incumbent in his position, Santos. As he doesn’t have European citizenship, he will have to wait for his chance in the first team. Currently all three non-European spots in the Real Madrid squad are occupied.
Recent reports have linked Los Blancos with several right-backs, including Jeremie Frimpong. But if the reigning La Liga champions view Vinicius Tobias as a long-term future in the right-back slot, a move for an immediate solution will unlikely materialise. And that might be the case, with Real Madrid set to sign the Brazilian defender permanently.
The report claims that Real Madrid will likely shell out €10 million to convert the loan into a permanent deal. In addition, Vinicius will remain with Real Madrid Castilla if they secure a promotion to the Segunda Division. That is because Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez should continue as the preferred right-backs in the first team, as per the report.
A native of Sao Paulo, Tobias began his career at Internacional before moving to Ukraine in January. Due to the conflict, he hadn’t yet made his official debut for Shakhtar. Yet to make his senior debut, he has however played in Brazil’s youth international sides.
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