Florentino Pérez Reportedly Open to Selling Real Madrid Star After Arsenal Humbling
- Real Madrid are reportedly considering parting ways with one of their key players following their defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League
- The club’s hierarchy is said to be losing confidence in his consistency and fit within the team’s future plans, especially alongside new attacking additions
- With interest from Saudi Arabia and the Premier League and his market value still high, Real Madrid may choose to cash in this summer
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Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is reportedly growing frustrated with one of the club’s key players and is now open to selling him this summer.
This follows Los Blancos’ crushing 3-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final — one of the Gunners' most dominant European performances in recent memory.
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Despite several heroic saves from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid were undone by two stunning second-half free kicks from Declan Rice, before Mikel Merino sealed the win with a composed finish, per Sky Sports.
The defeat has sparked internal tension at the Spanish giants, with fingers pointed at underperforming stars.
Real Madrid star could be sold this summer
According to reports from Fichajes, Vinicius Junior is no longer considered untouchable by Pérez, who is now prepared to listen to offers for the Brazilian forward this summer.
After a lacklustre showing against Arsenal, the winger’s future at the Santiago Bernabéu could be in serious doubt.
Vinicius Junior struggled to make any impact during Real Madrid’s humbling at the Emirates, registering no shots, no successful dribbles, and no key passes.
His performance was emblematic of a broader trend in 2025 — a season marked by inconsistency, declining output, and a visible dip in confidence.
Within the club, concerns are growing that his playing style doesn’t complement the expected arrival of Kylian Mbappe.
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Since falling out of the Ballon d’Or conversation, Vinicius’ stats have taken a noticeable hit, and key figures at Valdebebas are beginning to question whether he’s the right long-term partner for the French superstar.
With Premier League clubs reportedly circling, Real Madrid now see an opportunity to cash in while his market value remains high.
For the first time in years, the idea of moving on from Vinicius is being seriously entertained at the Bernabéu.
Mbappe warns Arsenal ahead of return leg
Meanwhile, Real Madrid star Mbappe has sent a strong message to Arsenal ahead of their quarter-final reverse fixture.
Mbappe's defiant message stems from a disappointing first-leg, which saw Madrid humbled at the Emirates.
With Arsenal boasting a 3-0 lead going into next week's return leg, it looks nearly impossible that Madrid will stage another comeback.
The 25-year-old took to Instagram shortly after the game with a powerful message for Madridistas and a subtle warning to their English opponents:
“You have to believe until the end,” he wrote in French, as translated by MadridXtra.
For Carlo Ancelotti’s side to pull off another iconic comeback—what many call a Remontada—they’ll need their marquee man firing on all cylinders and a Bernabéu atmosphere reminiscent of their greatest European nights.
Fans call for Ancelotti's sack
In a related story, YEN.com.gh reported growing pressure on Carlo Ancelotti following Real Madrid’s tactical collapse against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.
The reigning Champions League holders were outclassed at the Emirates Stadium, suffering a humbling defeat that left fans and pundits questioning Ancelotti’s game plan.
The 15-time European champions appeared uninspired throughout the clash, as the Gunners dominated proceedings.
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