Real Madrid returned from their Christmas break to face Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabéu in a tense atmosphere. All eyes were on Vinícius Júnior, who had not scored since October 4 and had been subjected to repeated boos from the Bernabéu crowd, raising concern within the club’s management and particularly from Florentino Pérez.
The situation was not limited to his on-field performance; it also extended to Vinícius’s behavior off the pitch. He changed his Instagram profile picture from a Real Madrid jersey to a Brazilian one, which angered fans. Even posting a photo of himself wearing a Real Madrid shirt at the beginning of the year failed to calm the criticism, prompting Pérez to consider all options regarding his future at the club.
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Florentino Pérez is considering selling Vinícius if the situation persists, in order to protect the club from potential losses. The plan includes finding a world-class replacement for the number 7, with the ideal option possibly being the signing of Erling Haaland. This would involve restructuring the attack so that Kylian Mbappé moves to the left wing if the team plays with three forwards, or shares attacking responsibilities with Mbappé if they play with two.
If Vinícius is sold, the expected transfer fee would be reinvested in strengthening the squad and ensuring continued strong performances and competition for major titles next season. The moment of truth is approaching, and Florentino Pérez is proceeding cautiously to determine the fate of Real Madrid’s number 7, amid close scrutiny from fans and the media.
