Enrique Sanz Vinicius, KO: Real Madrid doesn't renew his contract after the embarrassment at the Club World Cup
Real Madrid hasn't called the Brazilian to discuss his contract renewal, and he will go on vacation without his new contract
Vinicius is in an unexpected situation. Real Madrid hasn't made a move to renew his contract. After his poor performance at the Club World Cup, the club has halted any kind of approach.
According to Marcos Benito on El Chiringuito, the Brazilian hasn't received a single call. "There's not a single hint of negotiation," the journalist stated.
No rush and on vacation
The winger has a contract until 2027 and there's no nervousness from his camp. Vinicius will go on vacation until August. He'll do so calmly, with two years left on his contract.
But the club's silence is striking. After months of talk about a salary increase and total protection, now there are no moves. Not a message, not a formal proposal, not even a conversation.
The Club World Cup, a turning point
The tournament in the United States has left its mark. Vinicius went unnoticed in the key matches. He didn't make a difference and was singled out for his attitude, with some fans even booing him during the match against Dortmund.
The club hasn't overlooked that detail. Nor his attitude off the field, which has caused some discomfort among the board. The new coaching staff, led by Xabi Alonso, doesn't consider him untouchable either.
That's why the renewal has been frozen. Right now, Real Madrid doesn't have renewing his contract among its priorities. That has surprised many, since just a few months ago it seemed like an imminent operation.
Vinicius remains one of the team's biggest stars. But his status in the locker room is no longer the same. The arrival of Mbappé and the emergence of young players like Endrick could change everything.
The club is focused on other matters and meanwhile, the Brazilian is waiting. He isn't in a hurry, but he doesn't have guarantees either. His future remains hanging in the air.
What seemed like a sure renewal is now on hold. Real Madrid isn't giving any signals and Vinicius, after the embarrassment at the Club World Cup, has lost influence within the project.
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