Vinícius Junior, the striker for Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team, recently visited Nike’s World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, on Wednesday, the 17th.

Sharing his excitement on social media, the 24-year-old forward called it a “dream” and expressed his joy, saying, “My ideal brand! It was a pleasure to visit!”

During his visit, Vinícius participated in a photo shoot and event, including posing near a monument of Ronaldo, also known as “The Phenomenon,” who has a lifelong contract with Nike.

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Vinícius Jr. has a partnership with Nike that runs until 2030, and despite previous conflicts in 2022 and 2023, the two have reconciled and are now collaborating on new advertisements. After representing Brazil in the Copa América, Vinícius is currently on a break before the 2024–2025 season begins, with further preseason games scheduled for Real Madrid.

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The first event of the preseason will take place on Wednesday, July 31, at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, with a friendly against Milan at Soldier Field in Chicago.