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Jose Mourinho says he would have left Real Madrid in the summer if he was Vinicius Jr

The Brazilian winger has been targeted regularly by opposition players and fans over the years and has also endured racial abuse since joining Real Madrid in 2018.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:29 AM
Jose Mourinho says he would have left Real Madrid in the summer if he was Vinicius Jr
Key Things to Know
  • Jose Mourinho stated that he would have forced an exit from Real Madrid if he were Vinicius Jr.
  • Mourinho praised Vinicius for maintaining a positive attitude despite years of hostility and racial abuse.
  • Vinicius signed a contract extension keeping him at Real Madrid until 2032 despite summer links to Arsenal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho stated that he would have forced an exit from the club in the summer if he were in Vinicius Jr's position. Mourinho praised the Brazilian winger's resilience amid repeated targeting and racial abuse from opposition fans and players since joining Madrid in 2018, noting that a move could have taken him to a league with greater respect.

Vinicius recently signed a contract extension keeping him at Real Madrid until 2032, despite prior links with Arsenal. The 26-year-old winger will miss the upcoming El Clasico match against Barcelona on October 25 after receiving a four-match ban following a red card against Villarreal.

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