EXCLUSIVE: Vinicius Jr has no intention of leaving Real Madrid amid Liverpool links

Jacque Talbot

Updated: 12 Sept 2023 10:09 BST
3 min read

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Vincius Junior is very happy at Real Madrid and would not consider a transfer away from the club anytime soon, FootballTransfers has been told.

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The Brazilian superstar has been heavily linked with an exit by some media outlets in recent days.

Liverpool, in particular, have been reported as preparing a massive bid for Vini Jr in 2024 as a replacement for Mohamed Salah.

However, FootballTransfers has learned from those close to Vini Jr that the attacker has no desire to leave Madrid.

He is contracted to Madrid until 2027 and sees his future with the Blancos.

Vinicius Jr enjoyed a brilliant 2022-23 season, scoring 23 goals and making 21 assists. He was the key man in Real Madrid winning the Champions League as he scored the winner in the final against Liverpool.

Liverpool have been reported as lining up Vinicius Jr as a replacement for Salah.

Salah is expected to leave Liverpool in January or, most likely, at the end of the season in order to move to the Saudi Pro League.

© ProShots - Salah could move to Al-Ittihad in 2024

Al-Ittihad made a €175 million bid for Salah at the start of the month, which was rejected by Liverpool.

But they are expected to return with a bigger bid in January, with Liverpool expected to green light a sale either then or more likely at the end of the campaign.

There have been reports that Al-Ittihad would be prepared to make a world record transfer offer of around €234 million for Salah, although it remains to be seen if they would still pay so much next year.

Nevertheless, even if Salah does leave in 2024, as it stands Vinicius Jr doesn’t intend to be his replacement.

It should also be noted that Salah is a right-winger, while Vini Jr’s natural and favoured position is on the left side of the attack.