José Mourinho has arrived in Madrid and is already starting to shape his new team. The Portuguese coach, freshly appointed at the helm of Real Madrid, aims to quickly imprint his vision on the sporting project.
“José Mourinho is in town!”* Since yesterday, the Special One is officially no longer the coach of Benfica, following the Águias’ announcement that Real Madrid has paid the €15 million release clause for the Portuguese coach. While waiting for the official confirmation of his arrival at the Merengues, Mourinho is already in the Spanish capital to lay the groundwork for his future squad.
The new Madrid coach wants to strengthen his defensive line and has reportedly targeted several profiles, including Portuguese players like Mateus Fernandes (West Ham) and Bernardo Silva, who is currently a free agent. In this rebuilding context, an important stance has already come from one of the club’s offensive leaders.
According to AS, Vinicius Junior has decided to extend his adventure with Real Madrid for at least one more season, regardless of the sporting context or internal developments at the club. This is a strong decision, especially as his future has been the subject of much speculation in recent months, particularly due to the ongoing interest from some Saudi clubs.
However, the Brazilian’s contractual situation remains open. With 128 goals and 100 assists in 375 matches wearing the Madrid jersey, the forward knows that the balance of power could shift in his favor as his contract approaches its end.
With one year left on his deal, Vinicius Junior is now waiting for clear signals from Real Madrid’s management. Discussions are expected to intensify after the 2026 World Cup, when both parties could sit down at the negotiating table. Until then, a standout performance with Brazil could further strengthen his position.
The 27-year-old, nearing the end of his contract, would then have plenty of options in the market if no agreement is reached with the Madrid club, after nearly nine years spent in the Spanish capital.
