Brazilian Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior has paid tribute to Karim Benzema after confirmation that the latter will leave Real Madrid this summer.

Real Madrid had earlier confirmed that Benzema would leave this summer before the start of next season.

Following the news of Benzema’s departure, Vinicius took to his Instagram account to post a picture of them together, followed by a heartfelt message which read, via TheMadridZone:

“Benzvini, Vinzema…Whatever. The result has always been the same: goals, laughter, titles and, above all, learning. When the boy from São Gonçalo, too shy, arrived in Madrid in 2018, you were the first to receive me. I will never forget.

“I grew up with you. We won Spain, Europe and the World together. And I was able to applaud his Ballon D’Or. You will be greatly missed”, Said Vini jr