Vinícius Júnior has established himself as one of Real Madrid's most important players in recent years. Since his arrival at the club, the Brazilian has been the subject of much criticism but has also managed to become an undisputed benchmark for Real Madrid fans. However, in recent days, his future at the team has been on the radar due to rumors about a possible change of coach.
Vinícius's Affection for Ancelotti
One of the main reasons for Vinícius Júnior's concern is Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian has been key in his development as a footballer and, under his instruction, Vinícius has managed to reach impressive levels of performance.
The Brazilian has made it clear on several occasions that he's very comfortable with Ancelotti and doesn't want to see him leave Real Madrid. Vinícius has publicly stated that he has nothing against Zinedine Zidane, who's one of the names most frequently mentioned for a return to Madrid.
However, his stance is firm: "I don't want Ancelotti to leave," he said. The relationship between the two, both professionally and personally, has been very close. For Vinícius, the departure of the Italian coach would represent a drastic change that could affect him emotionally.
Zidane's Return and Its Impact on Vinícius
Rumors that Zidane could return to Real Madrid have gained momentum in recent weeks. Many consider the Frenchman to be the ideal option to get the team back on track. This is especially true after the recent ups and downs of the Merengue team. However, for Vinícius, Zidane's arrival could be an obstacle to his permanence at the club.
Vinícius has acknowledged his respect for Zidane, but made it clear to Florentino Pérez: if the Frenchman returns, he could leave. This statement has made clear the importance that Ancelotti has for Vinícius's future at Real Madrid.
The Decision of the Board
The situation is not easy for the Real Madrid board. Florentino Pérez faces a dilemma, as Zidane's return could jeopardize the permanence of Vinícius Júnior.
The decision on Ancelotti's future will be key to the team's immediate future. Ultimately, it will depend on the results obtained in the upcoming games.