Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior wanted his side to snap up a departing Liverpool legend last summer, it has been claimed. But instead, Roberto Firmino left Anfield and moved to the Saudi Pro League as his plea fell on deaf ears.
Brazilian reporter Julio Gomes Filho, who works for UOL Esporte, claimed on The Transfers Podcast that Vinícius requested Real Madrid made a move for Firmino who was available on a free transfer. But while the Spanish side considered it, no offer was put forward in the end and another option in the striking department was signed instead.
“Last year, last summer, Vinícius asked the club to sign Bobby Firmino from Liverpool on free agency,” Filho said. “The club understood it would be a good move, but eventually they didn’t sign him and went for Joselu because they were at their limits with Brazilians. Three or four you have to have, but five or six is too many; that’s a story someone inside Real Madrid told me.”
Instead, Firmino moved to the Saudi Pro League where he represents Al-Ahli. In 32 league appearances so far, the Brazilian forward has scored nine times and laid on six assists. He has been a regular captain of the team and netted the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over Al Fayha in his previous match.
