I’d have left Real Madrid if I were Vinicius, says Mourinho

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho stated that if he were in the position of winger Vinicius Junior, he would have forced a move to a different league this summer. According to Daily Post Nigeria, Mourinho believes the player is not being respected in LaLiga and would have been appreciated by other clubs and opposition fans abroad.

Mourinho described the Brazilian winger as a fantastic individual and credited him for continuing to smile despite the abuse and treatment he has received. Malay Mail reports that Vinicius has been targeted regularly by opposition fans and has faced racial abuse since joining the club in 2018. The outlet also noted that the 26-year-old was recently banned for four matches following a red card for hair pulling during a win over Villarreal, which will result in him missing the October 25 Clasico against Barcelona.

Despite these challenges, Vinicius signed a new contract with Real Madrid through 2032 after talks with Mourinho and club president Florentino Perez. Daily Post Nigeria reports the player renewed his deal because of his love for the club and the city.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch, Punch Nigeria, Daily Post Nigeria, Malay Mail, Gulf News — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.