Vinicius says 'yes' to Arsenal

The Brazilian has reached an agreement with the English team. His departure from Real Madrid is getting closer every day.

Javier Parra Peña | 31 Jul 2026 | 22.47
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Vinícius says 'yes' to Arsenal
Vinícius says 'yes' to Arsenal

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Arsenal has reached a personal agreement with Vinícius, the 26-year-old winger from Real Madrid, and will begin direct negotiations between clubs in this summer transfer window. The Gunners are close to finalizing the signing at the request of Mikel Arteta.

The London club aims to complete the deal for the Brazilian international, whose contract expires in June 2027, in a transfer that is set to be the most expensive in the British team's history.

Mikel Arteta's Plan for Arsenal's Attack

According to Hand of Arsenal, Mikel Arteta envisions Vinícius as the key player in his plan to form an attacking trio alongside Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz. The 26-year-old forward, who scored 22 goals and provided 14 assists in official matches with Real Madrid last season, is central to this strategy.

The Gunners' board is expediting the process due to the player's contract status in Spain. With the personal agreement in place between the player and Arsenal, the British sports leadership will focus on negotiating the final transfer fee with the Chamartín hierarchy before the start of the season.

Real Madrid's Stance and José Mourinho's Scheme

The board of Real Madrid is willing to authorize Vinícius's sale this summer as he has only 12 months left on his contract and shows no inclination to renew under the current terms. The player is not considered indispensable in José Mourinho's 2026/2027 scheme.

The Spanish club's decision aims to prevent the Brazilian from entering his last 6 months of contract in January 2027, enabling him to commit to another team without generating transfer income. The initial proposal from the English side will surpass the club's record transfer investment.

Executives from Arsenal and Real Madrid will commence direct club-to-club discussions in the early days of August 2026. The goal for both sides is to settle on the final fee before August 15th to ensure Vinícius's integration into Mikel Arteta's training sessions before the Premier League kicks off.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Vinícius da el "sí" al Arsenal