Did Vinicius Jr send a 'warning' to Real Madrid?

The future of Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid is currently a major subject of discussion in European football.

The Brazilian star is said to have issued a clear “warning” to the management of the Spanish royal club, as the two sides have yet to reach a new contract extension agreement. According to Transfer News, Real Madrid is at a disadvantage in negotiations with Vinicius Junior. Although his contract runs until 2027, the failure to agree on key terms has made the future of the 2000-born player more uncertain than ever.

Vinicius Junior is one of the biggest icons of Real Madrid in the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era. Since joining the club in 2018 from Flamengo for a fee of 46 million Euros, he has continuously improved and emerged as one of the best attacking players in the world.

At 25 years old, Vinicius has accumulated an impressive trophy cabinet with Los Blancos, including two UEFA Champions League titles. Notably, the 2023/24 season has seen the Brazilian player explode in form, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists in 39 matches, playing a crucial role in Real Madrid securing their 15th Champions League crown.

Moreover, Vinicius was once considered the face of Real Madrid before Kylian Mbappe arrived at the Bernabeu. To date, he has made over 350 appearances and scored more than 100 goals for the royal club, an outstanding achievement for a player just 25 years old.

However, this current season has witnessed a noticeable decline in Vinicius's performance. After 31 appearances across all competitions, he has only scored 7 goals and contributed 11 assists, significantly lower than in previous seasons. Nevertheless, Vinicius’s influence on Real Madrid’s style of play remains undeniable.

According to INA sources, Vinicius Junior has demanded that Real Madrid make a decision about his future soon. The Brazilian star wants to resolve the contract issue before April. If no extension is agreed upon, Vinicius is ready to leave the Bernabeu in the upcoming summer transfer window.

This message is seen as a “final ultimatum” directed at President Florentino Perez. Real Madrid’s management fully understands that losing Vinicius would be a huge blow both on the sporting front and commercial image. Meanwhile, many European giants and wealthy clubs in the Saudi Pro League are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to offer hefty sums to sign the Brazilian star.

As Real Madrid enters a phase of squad transition with many new stars, the decision regarding Vinicius Junior will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the club’s future. Florentino Perez must act swiftly if he does not want to lose one of the club’s most valuable assets.