Jose Mourinho advises Vinicius Jr against Arsenal transfer to stay with Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr opted to sign a new contract through 2032 after receiving advice from Jose Mourinho. Mourinho cautioned that leaving for Arsenal was 'not worth it,' emphasizing that only by departing would Vinicius truly appreciate Real Madrid's significance. This follows intense speculation linking him to Arsenal before he extended his deal. Arsenal has shifted focus toward defensive reinforcements as they seek a new player before their season opener against Coventry City on Friday.
- •Vinicius Jr has signed a contract extension with Real Madrid until 2032.
- •Jose Mourinho advised Vinicius against a transfer to Arsenal.
- •Arsenal had been linked with a move for Vinicius before his extension.
- •The Gunners are currently focused on strengthening their defense.
- •Arsenal aims to finalize a deal for Ezri Konsa before their season opener.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — How Mourinho convinced Vinicius Junior to snub Arsenal
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho reveals he warned Vinicius: Leaving Real Madrid for Arsenal would be a mistake he’d regret
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho says advice to Vinicius Jr stopped Arsenal transfer
"Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal before he signed a new contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, and Jose Mourinho has now disclosed the advice he gave that influenced the Brazilian star's decision
"Jose Mourinho played an important role in Vinicius Junior rejecting a move to Arsenal and remaining at Real Madrid this summer, with the manager revealing how he helped convince the Brazilian star to ...
"Jose Mourinho has revealed the conversation he had with Vinicius Junior where he warned the winger that he would regret leaving Real Madrid for Arsenal.Vinicius was heavily linked with a move to Arsen...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:00 PMHow Mourinho convinced Vinicius Junior to snub Arsenal
Jose Mourinho played an important role in Vinicius Junior rejecting a move to Arsenal and remaining at Real Madrid this summer, with the manager revealing how he helped convince the Brazilian star to ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 11:55 AMMourinho reveals he warned Vinicius: Leaving Real Madrid for Arsenal would be a mistake he’d regret
Jose Mourinho has revealed the conversation he had with Vinicius Junior where he warned the winger that he would regret leaving Real Madrid for Arsenal.Vinicius was heavily linked with a move to Arsen...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:24 PMReal Madrid boss Jose Mourinho says advice to Vinicius Jr stopped Arsenal transfer
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal before he signed a new contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, and Jose Mourinho has now disclosed the advice he gave that influenced the Brazilian star's decision
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