Actual Madrid ahead Vinicius Junior has reportedly rejected the membership’s supply to don the enduring #7 shirt subsequent season. The Brazilian wears the #20 shirt for Los Blancos.
In accordance with ESPN Brazil, Madrid have been keen handy the #7 jersey to Vinicius, however he declined. He might have adopted within the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo, Raul, Amancio, Raymond Kopa, Juanito and Emilio Butragueno by doing so.
Vinicius arrived on the Santiago Bernabeu from Flamengo in 2018 for €45 million. He wore the #20 with Mengão earlier than donning #25 when he first joined Les Merengues. He went again to #20 in 2020.
The Brazilian defined why he determined to vary shirt numbers, saying that it is his most popular quantity and has introduced him luck in his profession (through Actual Madrid Unofficial):
“Quantity 20 has introduced me good luck. In Flamengo, I used to be very comfortable, and I made my debut sporting quantity 20. My first video games in skilled soccer have been with this quantity, and this season, I had the chance to vary, and I really feel extra snug.”
If Vinicius had taken the #7 shirt subsequent season, it might doubtless have meant Eden Hazard’s exit from the membership.
The Belgian attacker is Actual Madrid’s present #7, however his future on the Bernabeu is doubtful. Switch skilled Fabrizio Romano says that the previous Chelsea winger is anticipated to go away in the summertime if a very good supply is available in.
Actual Madrid’s Nacho Fernandez weighing up choices as potential departure touted
Actual Madrid defender Fernandez is contemplating his future on the Santiago Bernabeu, together with his contract expiring on the finish of the season. The 33-year-old is a back-up choice for Carlo Ancelotti, beginning 20 of 31 video games throughout competitions.
In accordance with Spanish outlet AS, Fernandez has garnered curiosity from Premier League golf equipment. Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers have been conserving tabs on the veteran defender.
The Spaniard has mentioned that he is nonetheless to decide on his future, telling the aforementioned supply:
“I’ve mentioned it many occasions after each recreation: I attempt to stay within the current. As I mentioned earlier than, I’m dwelling one of the best second of my profession. The season began very sophisticated. I spent a daily second as a result of I didn’t really feel nearly necessary. Now every thing has modified. It’s as if the scenario has rotated.
He continued:
“The contract with Madrid just isn’t going to vary something. Each summer season I speak to the membership. with the coach with my household, and we made the choice. The very fact of getting a contract or not makes me stay very calmly. Now I’m comfortable right here on the membership, after all.”
