{
  "id": 1916685,
  "title": "Mourinho told Vinicius Jr 'not worth' leaving Real",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/mourinho-told-vinicius-jr-not-worth-leaving-real",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T10:54:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cgq5wv43g8lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jose Mourinho spoke about his role in convincing Vinicius Jr to stay at Real Madrid to a Spanish TV show. The 26-year-old Brazilian had a year left on his contract when he could have left for free. Arsenal was interested in signing Vinicius, but the player signed a six-year deal with Real earlier this month. Mourinho said he told Vinicius he should not leave, as he only knows the club from within. The coach claimed Vinicius fell in love with Real Madrid. Mourinho defended his player after Benfica players alleged racial abuse, which was denied by Prestianni and Mourinho. Real Madrid are looking for a return to the top and Spain captain Rodri moved to Barcelona, but Mourinho addressed his doubts about pursuing the midfielder. He wished Rodri well. In his previous spell at Real from 2010 to 2013, Mourinho won multiple titles.",
  "summary": "Jose Mourinho explains how he successfully persuaded Vinicius Jr to remain the Spanish club.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mourinho convinced Vinicius Jr to stay at Real Madrid.",
    "Vinicius Jr had a year left on his contract.",
    "Mourinho said Vinicius fell in love with Real Madrid."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}