Vinicius Junior, who was only promoted to the Flamengo first team after the South American U-17 championships in March, has yet to make his pro debut, but media reports in Spain and Brazilsuggest the 16-year old striker is close to signing a multi-million dollar deal with Real Madrid. That debut with Flamengo could come Saturday when it kicks off the Serie A campaign against AtleticoMineiro at the Maracana stadium.