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Real Madrid halts Vinícius's contract renewal until further notice, latest updates

Vinicius's contract renewal is on hold, and things are very tense within the club

One of the moves making fans most tense today at Real Madrid is the possible contract renewal of Vinicius Junior. The Brazilian footballer has been the team's main reference in recent years, but everything seems to have changed in the last few hours and weeks. According to what Defensa Central has learned, the Brazilian player's renewal is currently blocked and there isn't any movement from either side.

Obviously, this generates a lot of discussion among fans, since he's a footballer who's given them a lot in recent years. His contract ends in 2027, so he's already entering dangerous territory that they didn't want to reach.

The board, meanwhile, seems to be quite calm about this situation and there isn't much commotion within the institution. However, at any moment there could be an unexpected turn in what would be an unprecedented transfer for the team.

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The renewal is on hold

This player has been one of the great figures at Real Madrid in recent years, even after Benzema's departure just 2 years ago. At that moment, he took the lead as the club's main reference, despite having footballers like Bellingham and Rodrygo around him.

However, in this last past season, he's had a considerable drop in performance that may have led to a reconsideration of his renewal. Some might point out that the footballer's attitude isn't something the club likes, although this is mere speculation.

The only reality is that Madridists' concern is at its highest with what could be the departure of their main reference and favorite player. That said, everything will keep moving forward as the weeks and months go by to solve this issue.

It's a matter of time

Whatever the final decision of both the player and the team, we'll know it in a matter of time and then people will be able to give their opinion about it. For now, the only thing to do is wait for the season to start and for the players to finish their shortened vacations.

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