Manchester was shaken, Madrid was stunned, and Europe was… frozen for 10 seconds. Just when the media was still struggling to explain Vinicius Jnr’s rumors of leaving Real Madrid, the Brazilian star suddenly revealed the most shocking decision of the transfer season: accepting a pay cut just to play for Manchester United.

And the reason? A MU star… had been calling him every day for three consecutive weeks.

“He told me that Old Trafford is not a football stadium – it is a cathedral. That there, I would have a greater chance of winning the Ballon d’Or than anywhere else. I finally believed,” Vinicius was quoted as saying in a secret interview leaked last night.

Xabi Alonso turned on the red light, and everything changed

According to inside sources (unknown), Xabi Alonso privately told Vinicius in early January:

“You should find a new destination. A place where you will be the center of everything.”

Just a few hours later, Vinicius’s phone started… ringing non-stop.

Who was the Man United person who called Vinicius every day?

This is the part that made the football community both angry and curious.

Although he did not name any names, Vinicius made it clear:

“He called me at breakfast time, nap time, and… sometimes at midnight. Every day. He just said:

‘Come here. Be our number one star. At Old Trafford, you will become a legend.'”

In the forums, fans are fiercely arguing. Some guessed it was Bruno Fernandes. Others said that the inspirational tone could only come from Marcus Rashford. A more daring group of fans believed that… Cristiano Ronaldo was the one behind the calls, because “no one is more convincing than CR7”.

Of course, none of this information has been confirmed.

Financial shock: Vinicius takes pay cut to join MU

According to rumors spreading strongly on social networks, Vinicius has accepted:

30% reduction in current salary

Signed a contract with priority on commercial image

Was given the “iconic” shirt number that MU had kept empty

A source who claimed to be “present when everything happened” said:

“Vinicius only asked one question: ‘Will I be the center of attention?’ As soon as he heard the answer, he signed immediately.”

Fans’ reaction: The Red Devils are resurrected?

Online, MU fans are going crazy:

“Vinicius to MU? I’m not ready for this shock!”

“If he takes a pay cut to come here, the golden age is about to return!”

“Who called Vinicius? Let me know so I can be his subordinate!”

Meanwhile, Real Madrid fans… fell into a state of indescribable pain. Many believe this will be the most sensational transfer in Europe in a decade.

Conclusion: The story is written – just missing an official signature

Vinicius Jnr has yet to appear in Manchester, but according to his own revelations, his future seems to depend on… one final contract.

And the world is waiting to see:

Who is the mysterious Man United star who has made one of the world’s most expensive players tremble?