Vinicius Júnior returned to training with Real Madrid, and all eyes were drawn to an unexpected detail: his new look. The Brazilian footballer had already stirred up social media during his vacation after sharing several images showcasing his makeover, and his appearance in Valdebebas only fueled the comments.
The 26-year-old forward took advantage of his days off to undergo aesthetic treatment at the Lumini Privilège clinic in Goiânia, Brazil, where he was attended to by dermatologist Alessandro Alarcão, who even shared a photo with the player on his social media.
Although the specialist mentioned a "facial naturalization," Brazilian media noted that the most noticeable change would be related to the chin area, a detail that did not go unnoticed among his followers.
Vinicius himself took to social media to showcase his new look, posting photos that highlighted his revamped appearance. The images sparked thousands of comments and divided opinions among those who applauded the change and those who claimed they found it hard to recognize him.
As often happens with great football players, social media quickly made its mark. "He's no longer Vinicius Jr., now he's Vinicius Sr." or "he looks like a different player" were some of the comments that circulated alongside the memes that flooded the platforms.
Beyond the uproar over his appearance, Vinicius is already focused on the new season with Real Madrid, where he will aim to continue being one of the team's great stars.
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