Vinicius determined to step out of Neymar's shadow LaLiga - Real Madrid "I want to build my own career"

As a young Brazilian forward, comparisons between Vinicius and Neymar may be inevitable but they won't dominate how the Flamengo starlet measures himself as a footballer.

While the current Paris Saint-Germain man moved from Santos to Barcelona in his early twenties, 17-year-old Vinicius has already signed up with Real Madrid.

"I don't pay attention to the comparisons, but I have always followed Neymar," he told Goal.

"I have more contact with him nowadays and, when I watch him play, I try to take things to improve myself.

"I don't want to be another Neymar, I want to build my own career and spread happiness for everyone from Brazil."

Exactly when he moves to Spain is yet to be finalised and, for now, Vinicius is focused on bagging a major title in Brazil.

"The dream is to win the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian league title, to have at least one big day with Flamengo," he stated.