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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

Jose Mourinho advises Vinicius Jr against Arsenal transfer to stay with Real Madrid

Summary

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.

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Latest Updates

•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.

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2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho says advice to Vinicius Jr stopped Arsenal transfer

What they're saying

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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
— Yahoo Sports

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