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Playing with Cristiano Ronaldo still hasn't sunk in, says new Real Madrid signing Vinicius Junior

The 16-year-old highlighted the Portuguese and Gareth Bale as players he likes after sealing his move to the Spanish capital

New Real Madrid signing Vinicius Junior says the prospect of playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to sink in.

The 16-year-old Flamengo star sealed an astonishing move to Madrid, reportedly worth €45 million, on Tuesday.

Vinicius will be a Madrid player from July 2018 after he has turned 18, but the Spanish champions plan for him to stay at Flamengo for a further year unless both clubs agree otherwise.

The eventual prospect of linking up with Ronaldo, the favourite to win this year's Ballon d'Or and retain the game's most prestigious individual prize, is something Vinicius is still coming to terms with.