Neymar Urges Vinicius to Stay at Real Madrid: A Lesson from Experience
November 29, 2025118 VuesTemps de lecture: 2 minutes
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Brazilian star Neymar da Silva, currently playing for Santos and a close friend of Vinicius Junior, has directly advised the Real Madrid player to renew his contract and remain at the Santiago Bernabéu. He warned Vinicius against making the mistake of leaving a club that has greatly contributed to his career and global reputation.
According to sources close to Vinicius, Neymar has attempted to persuade his compatriot that his sporting future would be more stable and promising at Real Madrid, even though he currently occupies a less prominent position compared to French star Kylian Mbappé in terms of fame and financial return. Neymar emphasized that a transfer to a new project, no matter how financially appealing, would not guarantee the "history and stature" he has already achieved with the royal team.
Reflecting on Past Regrets
As reported by Spanish outlet "okdiario", Neymar, who has openly expressed regret over leaving FC Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain, believes that Vinicius's departure from Real Madrid could be a strategic misstep if his ultimate goal is to win the Ballon d'Or. He argues that the competitive environment in Madrid, despite its challenges, provides Vinicius with a global platform that he may not find elsewhere.
Despite having had standout moments in Paris, Neymar acknowledges that injuries and a lack of harmony have made his experience outside of Barcelona less fulfilling than he anticipated, prompting him to share this insight with his fellow Brazilian.
Contract Renewal Crisis
Meanwhile, Real Madrid continues to uphold the offer made to Vinicius last May, which had been tentatively accepted at the time. However, the situation has evolved beyond financial concerns into a technical issue regarding the player's relationship with the coach and his anticipated role in the team following Mbappé's arrival.
Nevertheless, club management believes that the current sporting project offers Vinicius an opportunity for growth and to remain among the elite, while the player is waiting to finalize details before making a decision.
According to sources close to Vinicius, Neymar has attempted to persuade his compatriot that his sporting future would be more stable and promising at Real Madrid, even though he currently occupies a less prominent position compared to French star Kylian Mbappé in terms of fame and financial return. Neymar emphasized that a transfer to a new project, no matter how financially appealing, would not guarantee the "history and stature" he has already achieved with the royal team.
Reflecting on Past Regrets
As reported by Spanish outlet "okdiario", Neymar, who has openly expressed regret over leaving FC Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain, believes that Vinicius's departure from Real Madrid could be a strategic misstep if his ultimate goal is to win the Ballon d'Or. He argues that the competitive environment in Madrid, despite its challenges, provides Vinicius with a global platform that he may not find elsewhere.
Despite having had standout moments in Paris, Neymar acknowledges that injuries and a lack of harmony have made his experience outside of Barcelona less fulfilling than he anticipated, prompting him to share this insight with his fellow Brazilian.
Contract Renewal Crisis
Meanwhile, Real Madrid continues to uphold the offer made to Vinicius last May, which had been tentatively accepted at the time. However, the situation has evolved beyond financial concerns into a technical issue regarding the player's relationship with the coach and his anticipated role in the team following Mbappé's arrival.
Nevertheless, club management believes that the current sporting project offers Vinicius an opportunity for growth and to remain among the elite, while the player is waiting to finalize details before making a decision.
