Chelsea’s Wingers Face Uncertainty as Vinicius Junior Considers Real Madrid Exit
London, England – Chelsea’s recent investments in wingers Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens could be jeopardized by growing speculation surrounding Vinicius Junior’s potential departure from Real Madrid, with both Manchester City and Liverpool also emerging as possible destinations. The 25-year-old’s future at the bernabéu is increasingly uncertain following a visibly frustrated reaction to being substituted during Sunday’s El Clasico.
Sources indicate Vinicius, despite currently being most likely to sign a new contract with Madrid, is “clearly not happy” and ”unsettled.” The Brazilian winger reportedly expressed his desire to leave the pitch after being replaced by Rodrygo in the 72nd minute,stating,”Always me! I’m leaving the team! It’s better if I leave,I’m leaving.” This outburst has fueled reports from outlets like AS that Vinicius is “seriously considering” a move for a new career chapter.
The potential arrival of Vinicius, already considered one of the world’s best forwards, would instantly challenge the positions of Garnacho and Gittens, both signed this summer for a combined £92 million (£40m for Garnacho, £52m for Gittens). While both players possess “vrey high potential,” they currently lack the consistency and established quality of the Real Madrid star, who was a close contender for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
further complicating matters for the Chelsea wingers, manager Enzo Maresca has already relegated Raheem Sterling to the reserves, and Mykhailo Mudryk faces a potential ban pending the results of a drugs test. Guillem Balague of BBC Sport has reported that Vinicius feels Real Madrid “isn’t protecting him” from criticism, adding further weight to the possibility of a move. Should Chelsea secure vinicius in a “blockbuster deal,” either Garnacho or Gittens could find themselves further down the pecking order.
