Vinicius reveals his role in Mbappe's move to Real Madrid

Brazilian star Vinicius Junior revealed details of his behind-the-scenes role in Kylian Mbappe's move to Real Madrid, confirming that he didn't hesitate to encourage the Frenchman to try playing at the Santiago Bernabéu . "Every summer I would text Mbappe and ask him: 'When are you coming?' I acted like I was his agent," Vinicius told reporters, explaining that he was always keen to bring the best players to the team to enhance their chances of winning titles . The Brazilian winger added, "I did the same thing with Jude Bellingham. I like playing alongside the best because it makes the team stronger and increases our chances of winning trophies ." Vinicius also spoke about his strong relationship with the French players on the team, especially Mbappe, as well as Eduardo Camavinga and Ferland Mendy, noting that their closeness off the pitch positively impacts their performance on it. "We spend more time together than with our families, and that's why our relationship has to be strong, " he said. Vinicius also expressed his immense happiness with life in Madrid and representing Real Madrid, emphasizing that psychological stability is a key factor in his performance. This comes after his recent stellar performance, scoring a brace against Real Sociedad, a clear indication of his return to top form . Meanwhile, Real Madrid is working on renewing Vinicius' contract, which expires in the summer of 2027. The player has expressed his desire to remain at the club, despite some outstanding issues related to financial terms.