- Perez Opens Up On Vinicius Future, Says Real Madrid Won’t Force Star To Stay
- Contract talks between Vinicius and Madrid remain unresolved.
- Perez blames Club World Cup for injury plagued season.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has said the club will not stand in the way of Vinicius Junior if the Brazilian forward decides to leave, as uncertainty continues to surround his future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Contract negotiations between Real Madrid and Vinicius have yet to result in an agreement, sparking fresh speculation over the long term future of the winger at the club.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking in an interview with El Pais, Perez said he hopes the 25 year old remains with Real Madrid for the rest of his career but stressed that the final decision belongs to the player.
“There is time [to sign an extension]. I would love for him to stay for the rest of his life,” Perez said.
“He is deeply identified with the club. You know who doesn’t like him? People who aren’t Real Madrid fans.
“If he doesn’t want to be at Madrid and wants to sign with someone else, he will be free to do so. I’m not going to force him into anything.
“Money will not be the most important factor; it never has been.”
Perez also reflected on what he described as a challenging season for the Spanish giants, blaming the expanded FIFA Club World Cup for disrupting the team’s preparations and contributing to a growing injury crisis.
According to the Real Madrid president, the competition denied the club a proper pre season and played a major role in the physical struggles experienced by the squad throughout the campaign.
“The Club World Cup killed us this season,” Perez said.
“We didn’t have a preseason, and after three months we had 28 injuries.
“It’s a learning experience. I want to play in the Club World Cup, but not by throwing away a whole season.”
Real Madrid ended the season without a major trophy, marking a second consecutive campaign without silverware.
The club is now expected to begin a new chapter, with reports suggesting that Jose Mourinho could be announced as the club’s new manager ahead of the upcoming season.
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