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Real Madrid superstar accepts new hierarchy behind Mbappe and Bellingham – report
One of the biggest summer transfer stories surrounding Real Madrid was whether Vinicius Junior would sign a new contract with the club.
The Brazilian and Los Blancos had been in negotiations for a long time without any breakthrough, but Vinicius eventually put pen to paper on a new deal.
Now, according to Diario AS, the 26-year-old appears to be entering a new phase of his Real Madrid career, one in which the Brazilian is no longer the protagonist.
Vinicius has accepted that his status within the team has changed under new manager Jose Mourinho.
Vinicius accepts changing role at Real Madrid
For several seasons, Vinicius was the central figure in Real Madrid’s attack. However, Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham are now considered the two leading figures in Mourinho’s new project.
Their performances at the beginning of the season have reinforced that hierarchy.
Bellingham scored against Espanyol before producing two assists and an outstanding all-round display against Real Sociedad.
Mbappe, meanwhile, opened his account for the campaign by scoring a hat-trick in the 4-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Vinicius understands the situation and had already accepted his changing role when agreeing his new contract.
Rather than competing with Mbappe or Bellingham for individual prominence, the Brazilian’s focus is now said to be on rediscovering his own best level.
Mourinho working to rebuild Vinicius
That process remains important because the relationship between Vinicius and sections of the Bernabeu crowd has become strained.
There were whistles for the winger during Wednesday’s game after some unsuccessful actions, continuing a trend that emerged during Madrid’s disappointing previous campaign.
However, the mood changed dramatically.
Vinicius eventually contributed a goal and an assist, with the whistles replaced by applause as his performance improved.
Mourinho recognised the opportunity and substituted the Brazilian shortly after his goal, later explaining that he wanted Vinicius to leave the pitch while feeling the supporters’ affection.
He is also said to be having many one-on-one conversations with the 26-year-old, unlike how he is treating Mbappe.
It was a small but calculated piece of man-management from the Portuguese coach.
A reset could benefit everyone
Jose Mourinho understands that Madrid’s ceiling becomes significantly higher if he can restore Vinicius to his devastating best.
Not being asked to lead the project and be the face of everything may actually act as a blessing in disguise for the Brazilian.
Mbappe can shoulder much of the goalscoring responsibility, while Bellingham has been given a central creative role.
Vinicius can therefore concentrate on what made him so dangerous in the first place: attacking defenders, creating chaos from the left and being unpredictable.
It seems like Madrid have a clear plan with Vinicius, and it remains to be seen whether Mourinho recovers the Brazilian’s best version this upcoming season.
Endrick’s future has been in the spotlight over the past 24 hours, with Arsenal among the clubs linked with a fresh approach for the Real Madrid forward.
However, despite the growing noise around a possible move, the message from Madrid remains clear: Endrick is staying.
Transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano has stated that the positions of both Real Madrid and the player have not changed.
Despite the fact that several clubs have made enquiries about the Brazilian, the club wants him to remain at the Santiago Bernabéu, while Endrick himself is also not looking for an exit.
Arsenal’s interest has not changed Real Madrid’s plans
It is to be noted that Arsenal recently renewed their interest in the 20-year-old.
The Gunners contacted Real Madrid to enquire about his availability, but interest from England has not altered Real Madrid’s plan for the Brazilian
As reported before, Mourinho sees value in keeping Endrick as part of his squad and has made that pretty clear.
The Portuguese coach is understood to be satisfied with the Brazilian’s contribution and wants him available once he returns from injury.
Endrick has no desire to force an exit
Perhaps the most important detail is the player’s own position.
Right now, there is no suggestion that Endrick is pushing for a transfer or attempting to create a route out of Real Madrid.
Romano’s update indicates that the Brazilian remains aligned with the club’s plans despite the approaches being made by interested teams.
That matters because any potential departure would have required movement from more than one side.
Arsenal may see Endrick as an attractive option, but without the player’s desire to leave or Real Madrid’s willingness to negotiate, there is little foundation for talks to progress beyond an enquiry.
The club’s message has therefore been consistent throughout: Endrick is staying at Real Madrid.
