PSG comes back to the charge for Vinícius Júnior

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By: Manu Tournoux

The Vinícius Júnior soap opera is far from over. While the Brazilian was still little ago one of the darlings of the Santiago Bernabéu, the situation seems to have cooled in recent months. PSG, flairing the opportunity, would be ready to return to the charge to afford the Madrid star.

Vinícius Júnior loss of speed in Madrid

Long considered the spearhead of the attack on Real Madrid, Vinícius Júnior is going through a more delicate period. His halftone performances and the imminent arrival of Kylian Mbappé in the Spanish capital seem to relegate the Brazilian to the background. Even more worrying for the Merengues, Vinícius would have recently rejected an offer of contract extension which nevertheless runs until 2027.

This tense situation fuels the starting rumors. The agents of Vinícius have already started informal discussions with Paris Saint-Germain, while remaining in contact with the Ministry of Saudi Sports, thus exploring all the options, including those of Saudi Arabia, where clubs like Al- Hilal et al-Ahli are ready to take out the checkbook.

Vinicius Jr still recalled to order

A complicated transfer but not impossible

If PSG closely monitors the situation, he knows that the task will not be easy. The tense relationship between the two European giants, exacerbated by the Mbappé file, could complicate any negotiation. Real Madrid is not used to facilitate transfers of its players to direct competitors on the European scene.

However, PSG is determined. The capital's club, which seeks to compensate for the departure of Mbappé, sees in Vinícius the ideal successor. Luis Enrique would particularly appreciate the explosive profile of the Brazilian, capable of dynamiting any defense.

PSG in ambush

It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid will offer a new convincing offer to his winger or if the player will be tempted by a Parisian adventure. What is certain is that PSG will not hesitate to act if the opportunity arises. After all, attracting a Madrid star to the Parc des Princes would be a strong message sent to all of Europe … and to Florentino Pérez.