José Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid raised certain questions, particularly with Vinicius Junior. Will the Portuguese and the Brazilian be able to live together after the Prestianni affair? As a reminder, the Special One had defended the Argentinian from Benfica accused of having made racist remarks towards the Brazilian during a Champions League match. Since then, Vinicius Jr seems to have spoken with his new coach since he recently extended his contract. An extension for which Mourinho played a small role. “Of course I spoke to him, but Vinicius fell in love with Real Madrid. The only thing I said to him was, “Vini, where do you want to go?” You’ve only known Brazil and you only know Real Madrid… You only really discover what Real Madrid is when you leave. When you leave… you know what Real Madrid is. Don’t go. It’s not worth it. “I think what he felt about the evolution of the group, the way we worked and progressed, gave him a very important feeling”he told the show El Chiringuitobefore discussing the Prestianni affair.
“The answer is very simple: Prestianni was my player, that’s all, there is no discussion. If Prestianni is my player… there can be 20 other players, I am with Prestianni, there is no discussion. I think Vini knows it now, he knows which side I’m on and he knows he can count on me to be at his side. The other day, when we didn’t give him a huge penalty at the Bernabéu, I was already in the middle of the field fighting for him; he knows I will be by his side. » It’s said.
