He had everything to do all his career in Real Madrid. Adulated after his goal in the Champions League final in 2022, Vinicius Junior is nevertheless losing ground. Far from being at its best level last season, the Brazilian continues criticism, even within his own camp. And this time, it is an experienced voice of Spanish football which comes to question its trajectory.
Canizares Attack Vinicius without detour
Santi Canizares, former goalkeeper of the White House and recognized consultant, did not chew his words on Radio Marca. For him, Vinicius was not at the level: “He cannot afford another season like this. Neither him nor Real Madrid. He believes that the Brazilian was mentally assigned by his disappointment to the Ballon d'Or and that this fragility has weighed on his performance. Furthermore, he points to the vagueness around his contract extension, not yet signed despite an agreement found for months.
Definitely, the Real offensive stars are in the viewfinder. After Kylian Mbappé, recently criticized by Predrag Mijatović, it is therefore the turn of Vinicius to face a public questioning. And this ambient pressure could have concrete consequences. Especially since Vinicius seems more and more isolated: the supporters are impatient, the ancients reframe it, and the management does not seem in a hurry to validate its new contract.
An old merengue puts pressure on Vinicius
Saudi temptation stronger than ever?
In this tense climate, the idea of a departure no longer seems eccentric. Saudi Arabia follows the file closely and offers a new framework, far from the Madrid requirements. And for a player who has already given everything in Madrid, but receives less and less recognition, the option becomes attractive.
Vinicius knows what he has to do. Because in Madrid, being a talent is not enough. As Canizares summarizes: “You can look like a star, but to be one, you have to prove it. »»
