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Real Madrid forward has doubts about renewal, feels fans no longer support him
Vinicius Jr. is going through a very turbulent period at Real Madrid.
The 25-year-old forward has had a difficult relationship with manager Xabi Alonso, while his performances have been consistently inconsistent.
Talks over a new contract with the club have not progressed according to plans, and now, there appears to be a section of fans that has lost patience with him as the Brazilian was booed and whistled at by supporters at the Bernabeu this past weekend against Sevilla.
Reports have suggested that both Vinicius and Real Madrid wish to continue their partnership by agreeing a contract extension, with his current one expiring in 2027.
Vinicius having doubts
However, now, according to Marcos Benito on El Chiringuito TV, Vinicius is now having doubts about renewing his contract with Real Madrid.
The 25-year-old forward, who has been at the club since 2018, feels that for the first time that a part of the club’s fans no longer support him.
This comes after he has been on the receiving end of whistles at the Bernabeu for two games in a row – first in the UEFA Champions League loss against Manchester City, and again this past weekend vs Sevilla.
Talks over a new deal for Vinicius have been held up by the player’s financial demands, which includes a hefty signing bonus – something the club are reluctant to pay.
While talks have been at a deadlock, the recent reaction from the fans adds a new wrinkle to the whole situation, with Vinicius now having doubts about signing a new deal.
Vinicius’ current contract expires in 2027, meaning he will be entering the final year of his deal come summer next year – a situation that is far from ideal as far as Real Madrid are concerned.
So, it will be interesting to see how the two parties move forward on the matter in the weeks to come.
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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. admits finishing problem after another frustrating night vs Elche: ‘Can’t miss that much’
Vinicius Jr.’s difficult start in front of goal continued against Elche, and the Real Madrid forward did not need anyone to tell him he had missed another chance to make the difference.
The Brazilian finished the night without a goal despite having chances to get on the scoresheet, while his teammates could only watch from the bench as opportunities went begging.
Jose Mourinho had already identified the problem before kick-off, bluntly pointing to the issue facing his forward, stating, “He’s missing the goal.”
Vini offered an equally frank assessment afterwards.
Rather than hide from another frustrating evening, he accepted responsibility on social media: “The goals will come back; I can’t miss that much…”
Two chances, no finish for Vinicius
Vinicius had two particularly clear openings against Elche, but neither produced the finish Real Madrid needed from their star forward.
The first arrived when he found himself one-on-one with the opposition goalkeeper.
Instead of finding the net, Vinicius caught the ball with the tip of his foot and sent his effort wide. Arda Guler was available during the move and called for the ball, but Vini backed himself to finish the chance.
He had another opportunity after the interval, this time following an excellent pass from Guler during a quick Real Madrid transition. Again, though, Vinicius could not find the target.
His evening ended in the 68th minute, with Mourinho deciding the Brazilian was tired and turning his attention towards Sunday’s Atletico Madrid derby.
Mourinho has a bigger decision to make
The numbers show why Vinicius’ finishing has become a talking point. He managed five shots against Elche, but only one was on target and none found the net.
After seven appearances this season, the Brazilian has scored just once, which is a striking return for a player Real Madrid rely upon to provide a major share of their attacking threat.
Ultimately, though, Real Madrid found another route to victory, with Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe and Carlos Espi providing the goals in the 3-2 comeback.
