Vinicius Jr. has reportedly made a surprise move that will take him closer to the Premier League, amid Rodrygo’s rise to Real Madrid

Vinicius Jr. has established itself as one of Real Madrid‘s key players, who have led the team to several titles since his arrival. However, with the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius has taken on a secondary role, leaving some doubts over his future with the team. Then, the Brazilian has reportedly made a move to the Premier League, amid Rodrygo Goes’ growing importance in the set-up.

According to TEAMtalk, Real Madrid remain keen on extending Vinicius Jr. to secure. the Brazilian has reportedly informed Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City that he wants to move to the Premier League. Given this, the Spanish side are reportedly open to selling him in 2026, in case he continues to reject extension offers as they are not considering a free agent exit for him.

In addition to Vinicius Jr’s move to the Premier League, Xabi Alonso is reportedly planning to give Rodrygo Goes a key role. According to Diario Marca, the coach has decided to sign the 24-year-old a central point in the team’s play, which allows him to receive the ball much more often and helps organize the attack. As a result, Arda Güler and Jude Bellingham, who usually operate on the right flank, could be reshuffled within the system, potentially affecting Vinícius’ prominence.

Rodrygo’s emergence, combined with the uncertainty surrounding his contract extension, has raised serious doubts about Vinícius Jr.’s continuity. Although Radio Marca reports that Real Madrid’s absolute priority is to secure his future, the 25-year-old star did not end the year in his best form. After seventeen games without scoring, The Brazilian’s level is judged by the fans, who even whistled him in the most recent match against Sevilla.

Vinicius Jr. is an important profile for Real Madrid, making its continuity crucial

Far from being just a goalscorer, Vinicius Jr is a truly crucial player for Real Madrid. With his fast pace and dribbling ability, he is the only player who can really be decisive in this area of ​​the team. Rodrygo, Brahim Díaz, Franco Mastantuono and even Jude Bellingham could also shine on the wing, but none of them share the same profile as the 25-year-old Brazilian, meaning his continuity is considered crucial.

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Although Vinicius has gone seventeen games without scoring, he remains a key contributor for Real Madrid. By 2025, the Brazilian recorded 15 assists and emerged as the team’s best player in this category and surpasses Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham and even Rodrygo Goes. This performance highlights the 25-year-old left winger’s impressive adaptability. from a top scorer to a playmaker.

With this in mind, Real Madrid still considers Vinicius as a key player for the sports project. Moreover, Florentino Perez does not want the Brazilian star to leave the team, appears to be the key to solving personal problems with coach Xabi Alonso, Radio Marca and various media report. For that reason the Spanish team remains hopeful of securing his contract extension in the coming weeks.