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Protect him publicly, calm him privately – Real Madrid and Mourinho have a plan in place to protect superstar forward
Real Madrid have decided how they want to deal with the growing attention around Vinicius Jr., and the plan has two clear sides.
Publicly, the club and Jose Mourinho are prepared to defend the Brazilian whenever they believe he is being unfairly targeted by opponents, supporters or match officials.
Privately, though, Vinicius is being asked to take control of his own reactions and avoid giving anyone the opportunity to drag him away from his football.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the approach is already in place.
The club does not want to change Vinicius as a player or ask him to ignore everything happening around him.
Instead, Real Madrid want their star forward to focus on the game and stop outside incidents from becoming part of his performance.
Real Madrid prepared to stand behind Vinicius
The match against Espanyol offered a clear example of how strongly Real Madrid are willing to support Vinicius.
Mourinho did not hold back when discussing the treatment received by the Brazilian, arguing that Vinicius faces what he described as harassment and bullying from both rival fans and players.
Real Madrid also backed their manager’s position through the club’s official media channels.
Real Madrid TV released videos focusing on the challenges and treatment Vinicius received during the match, while also questioning the decisions made by the referee.
The club’s channel even compared the protection Vinicius received with the treatment of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, arguing that similar incidents involving the two players were judged differently.
Mourinho’s private message to Vinicius
Away from the cameras and public statements, however, the message to Vinicius is more straightforward.
Both Mourinho and Real Madrid want him to control himself during difficult moments and avoid being drawn into confrontations with rival players or supporters.
In fact, Mourinho has already explained the plan to the player directly.
Simply put, Real Madrid do not want Vinicius spending energy on arguments, reactions or incidents that take his attention away from the match.
Rather, the instruction is to remain focused on his football.
Importantly, that does not mean the club expect Vinicius to accept unfair treatment in silence.
Rather, he is being encouraged to allow the club and his teammates to deal with the noise while he concentrates on making an impact on the pitch.
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Real Madrid ready to reward 21-year-old star with new contract and big salary increase
Real Madrid are preparing to reward Arda Guler for his rapid rise by extending his contract and significantly improving his salary, according to AS.
It must be remembered that the Turkish midfielder’s standing at the Santiago Bernabeu has changed considerably since he arrived as an 18-year-old.
Initially, adapting to the demands of Real Madrid proved difficult, with regular opportunities hard to find. His situation, however, is now very different.
Real Madrid want the player’s contract to reflect that change and are working towards an agreement that would keep Guler tied to the club until 2031.
Guler set for major contract upgrade
Guler originally signed a deal running until 2029 when he signed from Fenerbahce.
Real Madrid now want to add another two years while simultaneously giving him a substantial salary increase.
The intention is not only to protect the club’s investment in one of Europe’s most exciting young players, but also to formally recognise the importance Guler has developed within the first-team setup.
According to the report, the new agreement is already complete and is set to take effect from the beginning of the current season.
The improved terms are therefore designed to match Guler’s growing contribution rather than his status when he first arrived in Spain.
Mourinho sees Guler differently
Jose Mourinho’s arrival has also helped clarify where Guler fits into Real Madrid’s plans.
The Portuguese manager views him primarily as an attacking midfielder, rather than a central midfielder.
Mourinho’s vision is particularly important for Guler because central roles are more commonly occupied by players such as Bernardo Silva, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.
Hence, Mourinho’s assessment appears to give Guler a more defined role in the team, allowing his attacking qualities to become a greater part of his responsibilities.
As such, the proposed extension is effectively a recognition that Guler is no longer the same prospect who walked through the Bernabeu doors two years ago.
Real Madrid initially had to be patient with his development, but the club now appears determined to make his long-term future a priority.
