Vinicius Jr to follow Kylian Mbappe's lead? Real Madrid sensation considering takeover of second-tier Portuguese club

Vinicius Junior is considering buying a football club in Portugal's second division, per a new report.

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• Vinicius interested in club ownership
• Team-mate Kylian Mbappe owns Caen
• Ready to follow in star's footsteps

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Per ESPN Brasil, Vinicius is interested in purchasing a second-tier Portuguese side. The Blancos superstar is already thinking about life after football, and is hoping to diversify his business interests. It is unclear which club Vinicius would like to purchase but the division features 18 teams, as well as the B teams of Benfica and Porto.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Vinicius' team-mate Kylian Mbappe owns French club Caen, although his stewardship has not exactly been a roaring success. Their fans recently unfurled a banner protesting against the World Cup winner's investment.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Vinicius remains a key player for Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu, and has scored 13 goals in all competitions this season, while providing nine assists. He has recently had to battle a muscle injury, however.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Real face Barcelona in the final of the Supercopa de Espana on Sunday. Vinicius will be out to add another medal to his burgeoning collection.