José Mourinho insists Vinícius Jr will stay at Real Madrid this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho has communicated to the club's board that Vinícius Jr will not be leaving this summer. Despite Arsenal showing interest in the forward as his contract nears expiration, Mourinho has expressed a desire to retain all key players for the upcoming season. The situation comes as Real Madrid also looks to finalize a deal for RB Leipzig's Yan Diomandé. Mourinho's firm stance could impact Arsenal's transfer plans ahead of the season.
- •Mourinho wants Vinícius Jr to remain at Real Madrid.
- •Vinícius has been targeted by Arsenal as a potential signing.
- •His contract expires in 12 months.
- •Real Madrid is pursuing a deal for Yan Diomandé.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — José Mourinho makes call on Vinícius Jr’s Real Madrid future
"Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho has made his stance on the immediate future of Vinícius Jr. crystal clear to the club’s board.This comes with the Portuguese adamant that the headline members ...
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