Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho lacks the authority to prevent Vinicius Junior from departing the club during the upcoming summer transfer window. Reports from AS indicate that club president Florentino Perez retains exclusive control over the Brazilian winger’s professional future at the Bernabeu.
Vinicius is approaching the conclusion of his existing contract, following over a year of stalled renewal discussions. These negotiations commenced well before Mourinho succeeded Alvaro Arbeloa as manager. While Mourinho admires the player and desires his retention, he does not have the final say on the matter.
Meanwhile, Arsenal is showing significant interest in the 26-year-old and is prepared to offer a record-breaking salary package to secure his services. The athlete is scheduled to return to Madrid on Sunday, with meetings planned with both Mourinho and Perez the following day.
