Vinicius Junior is considering leaving Real Madrid in the summer transfer window, with PSG interested in signing him.
According to a report by Brazilian outlet UOL Esporte, Vinicius Junior is unhappy in Spain after several incidents of suffering racist abuse. And he is considering leaving Real Madrid in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, PSG will look to sign the Brazilian international if he leaves Real Madrid.
Vinicius Junior has gone from strength to strength since joining Real Madrid from Flamengo half a decade ago. The 22-year-old took some time to get going but has become a world-beater in the last few seasons. Meanwhile, he has also been a pivotal figure for the Brazilian national side.
The player was sensational as Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League and La Liga titles last season. And despite Los Blancos’ inconsistencies this term, the youngster has been top-notch this term, amassing 23 goals and 21 assists in 54 appearances. But the last few weeks have been turbulent for him.
Fans of various clubs have directed racist abuse towards the Brazilian international during their matches against Real Madrid. And the latest incident came during Real Madrid’s clash with Valencia this past weekend. Vinicius’s frustrations have now boiled over, with the youngster making a public statement after the latest instance of racism.
Several legendary figures have jumped to support Vinicius Junior since the latest incident. But the 22-year-old intends to speak out while contemplating his departure from Real Madrid. And such a situation has captured the attention of PSG, who will look to raid Real Madrid for the 22-year-old. That is a claim from Spanish publication SPORT.
The French champions are in a spot of bother over Kylian Mbappe’s long-term future. Interestingly, the French international is a target for Real Madrid and wants to move to the Santiago Bernabeu. In addition, PSG will likely part ways with Neymar and Lionel Messi in the summer transfer window. Vinicius Junior is thus a viable target for PSG.
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But Real Madrid will unlikely entertain any offers for the Brazilian attacker, considering his importance to the club. And it will be interesting to see if Real Madrid can keep Vinicius at the Bernabeu beyond the summer transfer window. For now, Vinicius remains disgruntled after facing racist abuse on numerous occasions.
