Mourinho advises Vinicius to leave Real Madrid

The Portuguese coach will not be able to count on the Brazilian in LaLiga for four games, after his hair pull on Saliba from Villarreal

Mario Roldán Martínez | 17 Oct 2026 | 11.58
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Latest news at Real Madrid. José Mourinho believes that Vinicius, the 26-year-old Brazilian forward, could have taken a different path last summer and acknowledges that he would have tried to leave the club instead. The coach's reflection comes months after the player renewed his contract until June 2032 and in a week marked by the suspension that will prevent him from playing several Liga matches.

Mourinho has not announced any negotiations or confirmed that he has asked the club to sell the Brazilian. His comment poses what he would have done in the circumstances experienced by the player, although he also acknowledges that Vinicius decided to stay due to his bond with the team and with Madrid.

Mourinho questions why Vinicius didn't seek to leave

The assessment by José Mourinho focuses on the forward's personal situation within Real Madrid. The coach hinted that, had he faced the same circumstances, he would have tried to force an exit during the summer transfer window instead of staying at the club.

At the same time, Mourinho attributed Vinicius' continuity to his commitment to the club and the city. This interpretation does not equate to a formal request for him to leave: there is no evidence that the coach has requested his transfer or that Real Madrid is preparing to sell him.

This stance is significant as they have worked together since the Portuguese coach arrived in 2026. Mourinho has previously stated that the Brazilian wanted to stay and win titles, a decision supported by the contract extension announced on August 6.

Real Madrid extended Vinicius' contract until 2032

Real Madrid announced that Vinicius will remain with the club until June 30, 2032. The agreement ended doubts about his contractual future as his previous deal was nearing its final year, sparking speculation about a potential departure.

During that process, Arsenal was mentioned as one of the clubs linked with the Brazilian. However, his departure was not finalized, and the player extended his time at the Santiago Bernabéu. There is no release clause or official figure announced to estimate how much the club would demand for a potential transfer.

The extension does not guarantee that his future will not be debated again. Mourinho's assessment indicates that contractual continuity and sporting satisfaction are separate issues, although there is currently no clear indication that Vinicius will request to leave.

The suspension increases pressure on Vinicius

The debate arises after the Appeals Committee upheld the four-match ban imposed on the forward for his dismissal against Villarreal. If the punishment stands, the Brazilian will miss Liga matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing de Santander, and Valencia.

Real Madrid is preparing an appeal to the Administrative Court of Sport to try to revoke or suspend the sanction. The resolution may impact the player's availability in upcoming matches but does not inherently indicate a change in his contractual situation.

Currently, there are no confirmed signs that Vinicius will leave the club in the next transfer window. His contract until 2032 places Madrid in a position to control any negotiations, and the next steps will depend on both the sporting evolution and the decisions made by the player and the club in the coming months.

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