According to sources, the Portuguese expert told the club management about his desire to keep the Brazilian winger Vinícius in the team.
Coach's stance and transfer rumors
The head coach of the Madrid club Real, José Mourinho, is against the departure of the Brazilian winger Vinícius Júnior in the summer transfer window. This was reported by The Telegraph newspaper.
Previously, there were reports that the London club Arsenal was interested in the Brazilian footballer.
Player status and statistics
Vinícius' current contract with Real runs until the summer of 2027. The Brazilian forward has been playing for the Madrid club since the summer of 2018. Last season, he participated in 53 matches in all tournaments, scoring 22 goals and making 14 assists.
According to Transfermarkt data, Vinícius Júnior's market value is 140 million euros.