Juni Calafat, Chief Scout of Real Madrid, teased Vinicius Jr.’s Ibiza splurges in a viral video. The clip shows Vinicius talking to a fan named Pablo on a video call. Pablo asked the Brazilian if Mbappé is coming.
Vinicius jokingly deflected the responsibility to Juni, who was nearby, saying, “Ask Juni to sign him.” In response, Juni jumped behind Pablo on the call and humorously poked fun at Vinicius, saying, “You have all the money, you are spending it in Ibiza. We’ll no longer have enough money for Mbappe.”
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Juni playfully teased Vinícius Jr.’s extravagant spending during his time in Ibiza. Earlier reports in July captured Vinicius surrounded by friends, and Brazilian influencers, enjoying his vacation in a stunning mansion with a picturesque view of the sparkling sea.
However, it wasn’t just leisure for Vinicius; he diligently maintained his fitness regime with the guidance of his personal coach, Thiago Lobo.
The lighthearted banter between the two highlights their close relationship, with Juni having played a significant role in bringing Vinicius to Real Madrid in La Liga. The video has been widely circulated on social media, adding an entertaining twist to the ongoing transfer speculations of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid.
Juni Calafat, the driving force behind the signings of Fede Valverde, Vinícius Júnior, and Rodrygo
Juni Calafat, although not widely known among casual European soccer fans, holds immense importance for the Real Madrid faithful as one of the key cogs in the club’s machinery.
As the chief scout of Real Madrid since 2017, Juni forms the third point of the club’s crucial triangle, alongside Jose Angel Sanchez and Florentino Perez. Having joined Real Madrid in 2014, Juni swiftly climbed the ranks, securing the role of Chief scout within three years.
His shrewd business dealings have been instrumental in the signings of promising talents like Fede Valverde, Vinícius Júnior, and Rodrygo from South America. Identifying their potential at a young age, he facilitated their transfers at reasonable fees.
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Juni’s association with Real Madrid dates back to his involvement as Ronaldo Nazario’s key assistant during the legendary player’s tenure with the club. With a background in television, Juni’s exceptional work caught the attention of Real Madrid, prompting his move to the club.
Growing up in Brazil, Juni’s profound understanding of the country and its soccer players has played a pivotal role in his successful dealings with South American players for Real Madrid. He also took a calculated risk in bringing Eder Militao to the club, backing the Brazilian defender over Matthijs De Ligt, a decision that paid off.
Juni’s expertise in settling Brazilian players at Real Madrid is evident, and he continues this role with the new signing, Endrick. While Juni has enjoyed remarkable success, there have been a few disappointments, including the signings of Lucas Silva, Sergio Diaz, and Luka Jovic. Nonetheless, his overall contributions to Los Blancos have been highly commendable.