Vinícius Júnior has admitted that he’s “no saint” in terms of his on-field behaviour, however accused referees of failing to give protection to him when he’s centered via Real Madrid‘s warring parties.
The Brazil world delivered a man-of-the-match efficiency in Madrid’s 3-2 comeback win away at Manchester City of their Champions League playoff on Tuesday, having been riled by a City fans’ banner pre-game which mocked him for lacking out to Rodri for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
Madrid were highly critical of decision-making from Spanish referees this season — submitting a proper grievance with the Spanish soccer federation — however Vinícius has additionally confronted grievance for his disciplinary report, with 5 yellow playing cards and one crimson in LaLiga, and 3 extra yellows in Europe.
“Sometimes it’s difficult,” Vinícius instructed Movistar on Tuesday. “Referees don’t protect the player who gets kicked. When I get kicked, I get the yellow card … My teammates and coaches try to help me to focus. But I’m not a saint.”
ESPN reported earlier this month that Madrid had made touch with Vinícius’ representatives a few fresh agreement, together with his current offer because of expire in June 2027.
Madrid normally start agreement talks with key avid gamers two years forward of expiry, however have moved early in Vinícius’ case, amid ongoing hobby within the participant from Saudi Arabia.
A supply instructed ESPN that negotiations have been of their early phases, refuse formal do business in have been made, and the participant’s camp are in refuse speed to achieve an pledge.
“I don’t know anything, nobody has spoken to me,” Vinícius instructed Movistar. “I have to speak to the ‘presi’ [Florentino Pérez]. Let’s hope I can stay here for a long time.”
Vinícius added that he’s now not towards the theory of a conceivable extension.
“It’s always very exciting to be able to open up conversations with Real Madrid about my renewal,” he instructed TNT Brasil. “I have a contract until 2027 but I have always said my desire is to play here for as long as I can, to make history.
“To obtain affection from the fanatics, at the side of the president, the training team of workers and all of the avid gamers makes me wish to keep right here longer and longer. God prepared, within the upcoming few days I will be able to unravel all of the negotiations and I will be able to keep right here for for much longer.”
Knowledge from ESPN’s Adriana Garcia contributed to this document.
