The controversy surrounding Vinicius Junior, the star of Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team, has been prominent in recent times. The Catalan newspaper "Sport" reported that Vinicius remains a target for three major clubs: Liverpool, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain. It added that these three clubs are willing to pay over 200 million euros to acquire the Brazilian winger. The newspaper linked Vinicius' potential departure to several reasons, including the imminent deal for Real Madrid to sign Kylian Mbappe, who performs similar roles as the Brazilian.
Furthermore, it clarified that another factor is Vinicius' distress over the atmosphere of racism he faces in Spanish stadiums, which recently caused him to break down in tears during a press conference. The report indicated that Vinicius Junior has filed 18 complaints against racist behaviors he has encountered, but to no avail, noting that merely denouncing the issue is insufficient.
"Sport" also affirmed that Real Madrid is vigorously defending its Brazilian player and has no intention of letting him go. The article concluded that the management of the royal club is preparing to negotiate a new contract with Vinicius that would extend until 2029, alongside an increased salary to match that of the anticipated teammate, Kylian Mbappe.
