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La Liga icon urges Real Madrid to part ways with 25-year-old superstar: ‘If a good offer came in…’
Real Madrid’s turbulent end to the season has triggered strong reactions from across Spanish football, but few have been as direct as the comments from former La Liga icon Santiago Canizares.
The former Real Madrid and Valencia star has openly questioned the future of Vinicius Jr., suggesting that the club should seriously consider selling one of its biggest names as part of a wider rebuild.
Despite Vinicius being widely seen as a cornerstone of Real Madrid’s attack in recent years, Canizares believes the Brazilian has not lived up to expectations.
Speaking on Movistar (h/t SPORT), stated,
“In my view, for the past two years, he hasn’t been delivering the performance for Real Madrid that his contract and his status as a player demand.
“Furthermore, he has been involved in many controversial situations that do not reflect well on Real Madrid’s image, but to sell a player, the money has to be there first.”
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Canizares also pointed to a tactical issue, hinting that Vinicius may not be the perfect fit alongside Kylian Mbappe.
While acknowledging the difficulty of moving on a player of such a profile, he stressed that the club must be realistic about the market.
Drawing comparisons with other situations, he explained,
“It’s very easy to say, ‘I’m going to sell him. I’ll sell him if someone buys him.
“Because perhaps last year Madrid valued Rodrygo at 70–80 million euros, and no one came forward offering even half that.
“So at that point, it’s better to keep him and wait for the player to regain his form.”
The former goalkeeper then reinforced his position by highlighting the complexity of transfer decisions at elite clubs.
“It’s very easy to play at being a sporting director from the comfort of your sofa, but when you’re actually in the thick of it, you have to balance what you want for the player with what’s on the table.
“That said, I agree that he should leave. If a good offer came in, I’d sell him.”
On Arbeloa’s continuity
Canizares did not just stop at criticising players.
He also turned his attention to the managerial situation, casting serious doubt over Alvaro Arbeloa and his future on the bench.
Assessing the Spaniard’s position, he made a blunt claim, stating,
“Normally, there are two things that can lead to continuity: the contract that underpins it and the merits of a sporting career.
“Arbeloa has neither one nor the other, nor has he achieved results in the months he has been in charge of the team.
“The normal thing is that he won’t continue on the bench next season,” he concluded.
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Real Madrid impressed by midfielder’s role with national team, believe Mourinho can replicate it
According to journalist Anton Meana on SER Deportivos, Eduardo Camavinga’s role with the French national team is attracting attention inside Real Madrid.
The midfielder has not enjoyed his best spell in a Real Madrid shirt and has come under scrutiny for his recent performances, particularly his display against Bayern Munich, which many felt contributed to the club’s elimination from last season’s Champions League.
Although Camavinga has not been one of Jose Mourinho’s most frequently used players since the new season began, his situation could now change, particularly after his performances during the latest international break.
Camavigna impressed with France
During the international break, Camavinga earned a recall to the French national team under new manager Zinedine Zidane.
And the 23-year-old starlet made the most of his chance, impressing in the two starts he made against Belgium in the UEFA Nations League.
The France coaching staff is understood to have been very pleased with the midfielder, and now, it seems that those at Real Madrid have taken pointers from the development.
“At the club, they are happy with the role that Zinedine Zidane, Florentino Pérez’s favourite coach, has given Camavinga with France,” Meana explained.
Real Madrid want to see more of Camavinga on the ball
At Real Madrid, there is a belief that the version of Camavinga seen with France is particularly valuable.
He has been active both with and without the ball, operating in midfield and playing more as a number six than a deeper holding midfielder.
The club believe that this version of Camavinga gives France a great deal and that Mourinho could replicate the approach at Real Madrid.
The club’s midfield department continues to generate doubts, with none of the players making the starting spots their own.
Tthe names of Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde and Bernardo Silva have all been considered, but there remains a feeling inside Real Madrid that the midfield lacks enough creativity and control.
Camavinga could therefore have an important role in addressing that problem, particularly if he can reproduce the performances he has delivered under Zidane with France.
“It is an alternative that the club views favourably after what they have seen from Zidane’s France during this international break, with the idea that Eduardo Camavinga should have more involvement in the team’s possession,” Meana concluded.
Camavinga, for his part, is aware that he has been unable to live up to his full potential at Real Madrid so far. Having shown signs of regaining form and confidence, he will be gunning to build on it once he returns to the club.
