Vinicius is being urged to leave Real and return to his former club

Amid the pressures in Europe, Vinicius Junior has received encouragement to go back to Flamengo, the place connected to his youthful promises and hope for a future reunion.

Lucas Paqueta unexpectedly caught public attention by openly expressing his belief that Vinicius Junior will return to Flamengo someday. Amid the controversies and pressure his close friend faces in Europe, Paqueta believes that coming back home holds not only professional significance but also represents the fulfillment of a youthful promise shared by both.

The friendship between Paqueta and Vinicius was formed at Flamengo’s Ninho do Urubu academy, where they grew up together before stepping into professional football. This foundation makes Paqueta closely follow his former teammate’s career. He admits feeling heartbroken seeing Vinicius constantly become the center of controversy and endure pressure beyond the sport.

“We talk a lot, but it’s sad to still witness what happens to Vini. Anyone who knows him understands how good-hearted he is. People blame him for things he shouldn’t have to bear. He is the real victim. I, the entire Flamengo team, and the coaching staff fully support Vini,” Paqueta shared when talking about his close friend.

Beyond moral support, Paqueta revealed he often reminds Vinicius of the promise they made as teenagers. According to the midfielder, their dream of dominating South American football together has never faded, and he believes the right time for it is approaching more than ever.

“We talk a lot, and I told him: ‘I’m here now, only waiting for you. Come and let’s fulfill our promise.’ I believe that at the right moment, he will return to Flamengo,” Paqueta affirmed, showing strong confidence in a future reunion scenario.

Although Vinicius remains at the peak of his career in Europe, Flamengo is reportedly closely monitoring the situation and ready to seize the opportunity. Paqueta’s return has reignited big ambitions at the Brazilian club, and the prospect of reuniting talents developed at the academy is becoming an inspiring story for fans.

While awaiting what the future holds, Paqueta continues to focus on his current role at Flamengo. However, his message is clear: the door to home is always open. For the midfielder, Vinicius wearing the red and black jersey again is not a far-fetched dream but only depends on the right timing to make their old promise come true.