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Florentino speaks out on the Salzburg-Real Madrid match and Vini's contract renewal: the best

The President described the meeting as the best so far and spoke about Vinicius, hinting that the contract renewal is up to him

Florentino Pérez has spoken again. Real Madrid's president has assessed the team's performance after the victory against Red Bull Salzburg and has also made a striking comment about Vinicius Jr and his contract renewal. With his calm style and without explosive headlines, he has made it clear that he is very satisfied with what he sees.

"I enjoyed last night's match. It's the best of the three so far," Florentino said in an informal conversation during the basketball team's league title celebration.

The top white executive believes the team is on the right track. "We're on our way to marking another era," he added, hinting at his excitement for the new project led by Xabi Alonso.

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Xabi Alonso last night against RB Salzburg | EFE

Satisfied with the performance

Real Madrid has won two of its three Club World Cup matches. But the match against Salzburg was, according to the president, the most complete so far. The team showed defensive solidity, speed in attack, and a brilliant version of several of its key players.

Florentino doesn't usually get into technical analysis, but this time he made it clear: he is excited. He believes this team has the potential to make history, something he hasn't said so firmly since Zidane's era and the three consecutive Champions League titles.

About Vinicius and his future

When asked about Vinicius, the president didn't hesitate to praise him. "He's one of the best," he replied confidently.

The Brazilian was key against Salzburg, with a goal and an assist. His contract renewal is one of the recurring topics among fans.

Florentino, with a touch of irony, replied about his contract: "You know that when it comes to contract renewals, the president doesn't have much say." This is a way of making it clear that the club is working on it, but that the timing is set by other people, probably the player's entourage and the sporting management.

With Mbappé still yet to debut in the tournament, and players like Vinicius, Arda, or Gonzalo at a high level, Real Madrid is starting to generate excitement. Florentino knows it. He knows that the fans are getting excited again. For him, that's key.

"We're on our way to marking another era." The phrase is not insignificant. When Florentino speaks like this, it's because he believes something big is brewing.

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