Vinicius Junior Settles In Under Mourinho Amid Arsenal Transfer Rumors

Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior, 26, described his second day of pre-season training with new Real Madrid manager José Mourinho as “very good,” noting that he is getting to know the coach and his teammates while training hard.

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Vinícius is entering the final year of his Real Madrid contract. Media reports from Spain and the United Kingdom indicate that the club and player are still negotiating terms while Premier League champions Arsenal are reportedly exploring a transfer. Real Madrid is said to be reluctant to allow the forward to leave on a free transfer next summer, given his status as a key attacking asset.

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During the summer, Vinícius featured for Brazil at the World Cup, where the team exited in the last-16. He finished as Brazil’s top scorer with four goals. For Real Madrid, he has amassed 128 goals and 100 assists, underscoring his importance to the club’s offensive output.

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He also highlighted the intensity of the training session, noting that the squad left “very tired” but will rest before the next day’s work. Mourinho’s public comments have not been quoted directly in the sources, but the forward’s remarks reflect the manager’s emphasis on maintaining a positive mindset.

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• “It has gone very well, getting to know the new coach and the new players, and training very hard,” — Vinicius

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• “We have to prepare physically so that during the season we have fewer injuries and can count on everyone,” — Vinicius

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