Mourinho Persuaded Vinicius Jr to Stay at Real Madrid
· Sports · BBC Sport, Sportstar, Al Jazeera
Jose Mourinho persuaded Vinicius Jr to remain at Real Madrid by convincing him that leaving the Spanish capital was not worthwhile. The 26-year-old winger had entered the final 12 months of his contract, attracting interest from Premier League club Arsenal before signing a six-year deal. Mourinho addressed past racial abuse incidents involving Vinicius and defender Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match against Benfica, affirming his support for the Brazilian forward. Additionally, Mourinho commented on Real Madrid's pursuit of Spain captain Rodri, who ultimately chose to join Barcelona from Manchester City.
Why it matters
Vinicius Jr's contract extension secures Real Madrid's attacking core as the club attempts to return to winning major silverware.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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