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Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior Can Become World Class, Says Fernando Morientes

Teenage sensation Vinicius Junior is quickly gaining plaudits at Real Madrid, and ex-Spain striker Fernando Morientes believes he can become world class at his old club.

Head coach Santiago Solari has promoted Vinicius, 18, to the first team and seen his stock rise over recent weeks. He most recently impressed in Real's 1-1 Copa del Rey semi-final draw at Barcelona on Wednesday, and Morientes said the €45 million signing can reach the pinnacle of the sport, per Goal's Jon Fisher:

"We were all keen to see Vinicius play, to see how he develops.