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Vinicius Junior: Real Madrid in crisis – City attacks!
Vinícius Júnior could leave Real Madrid in 2026 while Manchester City are planning an offer of €150 million.
Vinicius Junior: Real Madrid in crisis – City attacks!
In the exciting world of football, Vinícius Júnior is currently making headlines. The talented Brazilian, who is currently under contract with Real Madrid, is facing some challenges at the club. Current reports from Africa Sports According to him, his contract runs until 2027, but discussions about a possible contract extension are proving difficult. Despite mutual agreement, there are some disagreements that lead to tensions in the club. During the first Clasico of the season, which Real Madrid surprisingly won against FC Barcelona, Vinícius showed his displeasure at an in-game substitution.
In the current Champions League season, however, things didn't go as well for him as he barely stood out in a game against Liverpool. Nevertheless, there is interest from other clubs - Manchester City in particular has Vinícius in their sights. Coaching guru Pep Guardiola sees him as a potential partner for superstar Erling Haaland and plans to bring him into the team in the upcoming summer transfer market of 2026. Rumors even suggest that City would be willing to submit an offer of €150 million. However, whether Real Madrid are willing to sell him for that sum remains to be seen. The next few months could be crucial for Vinícius’ future.
A look into the past
Vinícius showed exceptional talent early in his career. Born on July 12, 2000 in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, he began his football journey at the tender age of five in a CR Flamengo football school. He initially played as a left-back, but soon switched to futsal and showed his skills there. His move to Flamengo's youth team at the age of 10 was the first step in a promising career.
As a result, the young player quickly became a star in Flamengo's youth teams. In 2017 he signed his first professional contract and finally made his debut for the first team. A move to Real Madrid followed in 2018, where he played his first official game in the international Champions Cup against Manchester United. Since then, Vinícius has enjoyed numerous successes, including winning the Champions League and La Liga in the 2021-2022 season, and was named the league's best player in 2023.
The future at stake
This season, Vinícius is fighting with a new shirt number, changed from 20 to 7, and has already won a place in the hearts of fans. He played a crucial role in the Supercup and in several Champions League games. However, it remains to be seen whether he will stay in Madrid long-term or whether the temptation of a move to Manchester City will become too strong. The coming months will show how the negotiations surrounding his future continue. Will he remain the key player in the Real Madrid squad or move on to a new challenge? The football world is watching with excitement.