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Just in: Real Madrid superstar informs Florentino Perez he won’t renew his contract
In a significant development, Vinicius Junior could be on his way out of Real Madrid sooner than expected after he informed the club of his desire not to renew his contract.
According to The Athletic, the Brazilian international has told club president Florentino Perez that he won’t accept Real Madrid’s offer.
However, there is a catch. The primary reason Vinicius has given for his decision to not renew the contract is Xabi Alonso.
It appears Vinicius doesn’t want to renew his contract at Real Madrid while his relationship his coach Alonso remains strained. After all, the forward was once again benched in Real Madrid’s most recent game against Elche.
Talks have stalled completely
The report has pointed out that renewal efforts between Vinicius Jr. and Real Madrid have completely stalled, with real hope of a miracle.
Therefore, as things stand, Vinicius could be on the verge of leaving Real Madrid sooner rather than later, having already been on the radar of several Saudi Arabian clubs.
Vinicius’ last contract at Real Madrid came back in 2022, according to which he earns €18 million salary. a year after tax while, release clause is set at €1 billion.
Real Madrid made a new offer for the Brazilian in earlier this year, notably giving an upgraded salary of €20 million, but it was rejected as the player was holding out for the same money as Kylian Mbappe.
Vinicius, for his part, has blamed Xabi Alonso as the main reason about his departure.
The road ahead for Vinicius, therefore, is a move away from Santiago Bernabeu, with clubs from Saudi Arabia as well as the Paris Saint-Germain more than prepared to sign the forward in the near future.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
