Since the arrival of Kylian Mbappé in the Spanish capital, Vinicius Jr’s smile seems to have faded. Less decisive, visibly frustrated on the pitch and displaying negative body language, the Brazilian striker is going through a complicated period. His discomfort, perceptible during his substitutions or his mood reactions, fuels the chronicles in Spain. Many see it as the direct consequence of a change of status in the Madrid locker room, a situation which has not escaped the critical eye of an informed observer.
“Vinicius has become a problem at Real Madrid”
Emmanuel Petit, in an interview for JeffBet, does not beat around the bush. For the former French international, the Vinicius case is clear:
“It has become a problem at Real Madrid since they lost the Ballon d’Or and Kylian Mbappé joined the club”. The 98 world champion paints a harsh portrait of the player, describing a striker who “don’t stop complaining”. He believes that the Brazilian feels
“despised by the club regarding his contractual situation and the money he earns”, an attitude that is starting to weigh heavily.
Petit’s analysis goes further, pointing to an annoyance that would become widespread internally.
“Carlo Ancelotti (his coach) is probably tired of Vinicius Jr’s behavior”, he says, based on the Italian coach’s recent statements. The former midfielder is even more direct : “If I was in the locker room with him, I would have a very tough discussion with him.” Before suggesting a radical way out: “Maybe he should go to a smaller club, and be the star there.”
Scheduled sale? Emmanuel Petit drops a bomb on Vinicius’ future
An inevitable departure before the end of his contract
For Petit, the equation is simple: “Kylian Mbappé is the king”, and Vinicius is upset that the team is built around the Frenchman. This conflicting situation could push Real Madrid to make a strong decision. While the Brazilian’s contract runs until 2027, a sale could be considered well before this deadline. “I think Real Madrid could look to sell Vinicius before the end of his contract,” he predicts, to avoid a free departure and recover a substantial sum of money.
Emmanuel Petit’s media outing throws a wrench into the pond and puts words to a very real malaise. Between a bruised ego, a questioned status and declining performances, Vinicius Jr finds himself at a crossroads in his career. The hypothesis of a departure, once unthinkable, is now taking on more and more weight.
