Santiago Canizares criticizes Vinicius’ Real Madrid contract renewal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:35 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vinicius Jr. has signed a contract extension with Real Madrid until 2032, concluding months of uncertainty. However, former goalkeeper Santiago Canizares has questioned the significance of the renewal, stating that top clubs lack interest in signing Vinicius. He argues that Real Madrid felt compelled to renew due to the player's contract situation. Canizares believes no elite club would want a player of Vinicius' profile, suggesting that only smaller teams might consider him.
- •Vinicius Jr. signed a new deal with Real Madrid until 2032.
- •Santiago Canizares criticizes Vinicius’ value to elite clubs.
- •Contract negotiations lasted over a year before reaching an agreement.
- •Canizares says only smaller clubs may be interested in Vinicius.
- 7:35 AMYahoo Sports — La Liga icon tears into Vinicius and his Real Madrid renewal: ‘Nobody wants a player like him’
"Vinicius Jr. finally has his long-term future at Real Madrid sorted, having ended months of uncertainty by signing a new contract until 2032 earlier this month.Yet, the renewal has done little to sile...
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