Real Madrid coach José Mourinho says that if he were Vinicius Junior, he would likely have left the club this summer. He frames the decision around what he describes as the treatment and abuse Vinicius receives, including racist targeting, and suggests that he would have pushed for a move rather than staying.
Mourinho’s comments come as multiple outlets note Vinicius is regularly targeted by opposition fans and has faced racist abuse since joining Real Madrid in 2018. Several reports say he believes the winger is not being respected within LaLiga and that he would have been appreciated in another league, country, or environment with rival clubs and stadiums that treat him better.
Other coverage also mentions that Vinicius remains at Real Madrid, including that he recently signed a contract extension running until 2032. Across outlets, the core point is Mourinho’s view that, given the circumstances, he would have sought an exit rather than continuing at Real Madrid.
