Vinicius Junior has revealed that Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai sent him a string of “begging” messages, while also naming Chelsea captain Reece James as one of his closest friends in football.
The Real Madrid forward spoke about the relationships he has built across the game and admitted that some players have tried hard to get his attention off the pitch. Vinicius said Szoboszlai was particularly persistent, explaining that the Hungary international repeatedly messaged him in a way he described as “begging”.
Vinicius also opened up on who he keeps close in the sport and confirmed that James is among the players he considers a best friend. The Brazilian included the Chelsea skipper when discussing the footballers he is most connected to outside of games.
The comments offer a rare look at Vinicius’ personal circle and the respect he commands among rivals, with Szoboszlai’s messages and his friendship with James both highlighted as clear examples.
