Madrid, Spain — Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to consider selling Brazil forward Vinicius Junior if fresh contract talks fail to produce an agreement after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Spanish media reports cited on Wednesday said the club has set a deadline for negotiations over a new deal for the 25-year-old winger, whose current contract expires in June 2027. Talks are expected to resume after the World Cup, but if no breakthrough is reached, Madrid could begin weighing alternative options, including a possible sale rather than risk losing him for free next year.
The development comes just weeks after Jose Mourinho’s return to the Santiago Bernabéu was officially confirmed, with the Portuguese coach beginning a second spell in charge of the Spanish giants on a three-year contract running until 2029. Mourinho is expected to oversee a major squad rebuild, and Vinicius’ unresolved future is now emerging as one of the biggest issues facing the new regime.
Vinicius has long been viewed as one of Madrid’s key attacking stars, but uncertainty over his renewal has fuelled speculation in recent weeks. While some reports suggest the club remain hopeful of reaching an agreement, Wednesday’s update indicates patience is beginning to wear thin as the contract clock continues to tick down.
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