Florentino Perez says Vinicius Junior is free to leave Real Madrid if he chooses, as contract talks continue without agreement

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has said the club will not stand in the way of Vinicius Junior if the Brazilian forward decides to leave the Santiago Bernabeu.

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The comments come as negotiations over a new contract between the club and the player continue to drag on, raising questions about the winger’s long-term future in Spain.

Perez addressed the situation in an interview with El Pais, where he acknowledged ongoing speculation but expressed hope that Vinicius would remain at the club.

“There is time [to sign an extension]. I would love for him to stay for the rest of his life,” Perez said.

He praised the Brazilian international’s connection with the club and suggested that criticism of the player often comes from outside the Real Madrid fanbase.

“He is deeply identified with the club. You know who doesn’t like him? People who aren’t Real Madrid fans,” he added.

However, Perez made it clear that the final decision rests with the player, stressing that the club would not force him to stay if he wishes to leave.

“If he doesn’t want to be at Madrid and wants to sign with someone else, he will be free to do so. I’m not going to force him into anything,” he said.

The Real Madrid president also emphasised that financial considerations would not determine the club’s approach to contract decisions involving the Brazilian star.

“Money will not be the most important factor – it never has been,” he noted.

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The remarks add further intrigue to Vinicius Junior’s future, as one of Real Madrid’s most influential players continues to attract global attention amid contract uncertainty.