Real Madrid wingers Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were nearly signed by Barcelona before joining Los Blancos, according to agent Andre Cury.

Cury revealed that Vinicius had an agreement in place with Barcelona, but Real Madrid discovered the situation and invited the Brazilian to join them instead.

Despite being a self-professed Barcelona fan, Vinicius opted to move to Madrid based on the advice of his agents. Cury expressed his disappointment, claiming that Vinicius's agents had betrayed their previous arrangements.

Cury also disclosed that Rodrygo was initially set to sign for Barcelona, but the Catalan club decided not to proceed with the deal. Instead, Real Madrid capitalised on their financial strength and secured the signing of the talented Brazilian winger from Santos.

Cury believes that Rodrygo is a more well-rounded player compared to Vinicius. He had planned to negotiate a deal between Santos and Barcelona, with the intention of bringing Rodrygo to the Camp Nou for a lesser fee. However, Real Madrid's superior financial offer ultimately led to Rodrygo's move to the Spanish capital.

These revelations shed light on the transfer sagas surrounding Vinicius and Rodrygo, showcasing the behind-the-scenes negotiations and the intrigue between the two Spanish giants. While both players have faced initial struggles at Real Madrid, they have since emerged as key contributors to the team's success.

Vinicius and Rodrygo's journeys could have taken a different turn had they joined Barcelona, but their decisions to join Real Madrid have ultimately shaped their careers.