The RPL is stunned: Brazilian winger Vinicius is moving to Krasnodar for a club-record €20 million.
FC Krasnodar announced the signing of Brazilian winger Vinicius. The transfer fee amounted to 20 million euros, a club record. The player signed a four-year contract.
The main caliber for ambitions
The 23-year-old Vinicius joins from Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro, where he scored 12 goals and provided 8 assists last season. At Krasnodar, his salary will be around 2 million euros per year.
The head coach of Krasnodar noted that the Brazilian player will be able to play in the upcoming match against Zenit. The negotiations lasted three months and involved complex agreements with agents.
Vinicius is a player who can shift the balance of power in the RPL.
— Александр Чернов, спортивный директор Краснодара
Financial breakthrough of the club
This deal was made possible thanks to the club's new sponsors. For the first time in history, Krasnodar is paying such a sum for a transfer. The previous record (15 million for Claudinho) has now been broken.
Now fans are waiting for Vinicius' debut with the 'Bulls' in the upcoming RPL matches.