LaLiga: You were subject of laughter, mockery – Iker Casillas hails 24-year-old Real Madrid star

Real Madrid legend, Iker Casillas, has lavished praise on the club’s attacker, Vinicius Jr.

The former Los Blancos captain acknowledged the player’s remarkable rise to becoming one of the best players in the world.

The former Spain international also expressed his hope that the Brazilian will continue his career at the club despite growing interest from Saudi Arabian clubs.

Casillas believes the Brazil international faced significant criticism early in his Real Madrid career before silencing his doubters with impressive performances.

“As a Real Madrid fan, I would like Vinicius to stay at Madrid. He has had a fantastic evolution since he arrived.

“At first, he was the subject of laughter and mockery every now and then, but he himself has become one of the best players in the world, and I hope it continues like that,” Casillas said via Mundo Deportivo.

The Brazilian joined Los Blancos from Flamengo in 2018 and has spent seven years at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Vinicius has steered the club to greater heights domestically and in Europe.