Vinicius Junior seriously considered Arsenal move before renewing Madrid deal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 18:57 · Archive

Arsenal approached Vinicius Junior with an aggressive bid during the summer, but the Brazilian renewed his Real Madrid contract instead.

Arsenal made an approach for Vinicius Junior during the summer transfer window with what his agents describe as an 'aggressive' bid. Reports suggested the Gunners were willing to offer him £18.5 million per season, exceeding the wage of any existing player at the club.

Vinicius seriously considered the move, according to his representatives. Michael Yormark, one of his agents, told SportsBoom that when a club like Arsenal 'rolls out the red carpet for you and makes you feel really wanted, then obviously you have to listen'. He acknowledged that 'there were other opportunities that arose' for the Brazilian to leave.

Ultimately, however, Vinicius chose to stay at Real Madrid. His agent Grant Veitch cited the 'level of comfort' Vinicius had at the club, where he joined at 18 and is now 26. The forward subsequently renewed his contract with Real Madrid on a deal worth £480,000 per week through 2032. Yormark suggested the appeal of spending an entire career at one club, having started his professional journey there, outweighed Arsenal's offer.

How it is being reported

• Vinicius Jr 'seriously considered' Arsenal transfer as agent lifts lid on failed moveVinicius Jr stalled on putting pen to paper on a new contract with Real Madrid which led to Arsenal making an approach for his services over the summerMirror Sport · 21 Oct, 18:32
• Vinicius Junior DID seriously consider joining Arsenal from Real Madrid this summer - as their 'aggressive' approach is revealedArsenal enquired about Vinicius Jr and reports suggested they were willing to offer him a mammoth £18.5million per season - more than any player at the club.Daily Mail Sport · 21 Oct, 17:23

In this story: Vinicius Junior · Arsenal · Real Madrid · Michael Yormark · Grant Veitch · Roc Nation Sports International

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