Shakhtar Donetsk right-back Vinicius Tobias has joined Real Madrid’s Castilla team on a loan transfer. The deal has been officially confirmed by the club on their accounts as well.
The player joins the Spanish giants on a loan deal until June 2023 with the option to buy the player if he performs well. According to Fabrizio Romano, the player has already agreed a pre-contract for the next five years with the club if they are to make his signing permanent following the loan spell.
Vinicius Tobias makes move to Real Madrid
The youngster made the move to Shakhtar Donetsk in January, but failed to make an appearance for them after the armed invasion of Ukraine carried out by Russia.
The move became possible after FIFA allowed the signing of players from Ukrainian clubs due to the current situation in the country. Considering he lacks experience in the European style of football, it will be a few years before he can be expected in the first team.
However, he will be developing as part of Raul’s Castilla side, and will be a call up away if needed for the future.
“Here is what Vinicius Tobias had to say about the move to Real Madrid:
Even in all difficulties, I never stopped being a dreamer.
I made my dream my destiny. And, today, I can say that that kid from Ermelino Matarazzo will wear the shirt of the biggest club in the world.
Thank you to everyone who supported me at all times, especially to my wife and family.
And I couldn’t help but thank Shakhtar and wish the warrior Ukrainian people a lot of strength.”
