Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball.LondonUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Vinicius Jr reveals Mourinho's wish as Arsenal await decision
Vinicius Jr opens up on talks with new Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho amid Arsenal transfer interest.
Player
Vinicius Jr
Position
Forward
Current club
Real Madrid
Linked club
Arsenal
What happened. Vinicius Jr has revealed that Jose Mourinho wants him to be happy playing football, with talks scheduled for Wednesday that could determine his future amid Arsenal's interest.
- Contract has 12 months left with no extension in sight
- Exit links have ramped up during his break
- More talks scheduled for Wednesday
“He wants me to be happy playing football.”
— Vinicius Jr
Arsenal will soon learn a definitive outcome on his future after Wednesday's talks.
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