Vinicius Junior: Brazilian Quietly Removes Real Madrid From Instagram Profile

• Vinícius Júnior quietly removed Real Madrid from his Instagram bio and unpinned photos of himself in the club’s kit
• Some fans believe it’s a contract negotiation tactic, while others think it's a reaction to online abuse in his comments
• Reports suggest he’s close to signing a new deal with Madrid, which could make him the club’s highest earner

Vinicius Junior has left fans puzzled after making sudden and subtle changes to his Instagram profile.

The Real Madrid star quietly removed the club's name from his bio and unpinned several iconic images, including photos of himself in the famous white kit and those celebrating Champions League victories.

This unexpected move has triggered intense speculation among supporters, with many wondering if the changes are just cosmetic or signal something deeper, like transfer talks or contract negotiations.

Fans react after Vinicius removed Real Madrid from Instagram bio

Social media reactions have been pouring in, with fans split on the possible reasons.

@pipeexclude commented:

“I like him, but if he wants to leave, let him go. Real Madrid brings in a center forward and throws Mbappé into the PTE.”

@urmengfla added:

"It's certainly nothing major, but it's undeniable that it would be great if he left Real Madrid and went to Liverpool. I'm sure he would be respected there the way he deserves."

@Alves12Bruno believes the move might be strategic.

"He is forcing a renewal in the way he wants, I think Vinícius needs to think about it, if he doesn't want to stay he should leave for 200, 300 or 400 million euros. He will pay for the stadium and help Madrid again. If he stays, he will help a lot on the field, he is a star."

@Caioyukio echoed that sentiment, writing:

"It's probably his staff's strategy to negotiate a contract renewal, which must be stuck."

Why Vinicius removed Real Madrid from his Instagram bio

Vinicius's decision to remove Real Madrid from his profile remains unexplained for now.

But adding to the mystery, @MadridismoreaI shared a theory suggesting the changes were made because the photos were being flooded with hateful comments.

"Vinicius has had to unpin his Instagram photos because they were being filled with insults from fans," @MadridismoreaI tweeted.

"It's a shame we have to reach these extremes. Some people won't stop until he's gone..."

Spanish journalist urges Real Madrid to sell Vinicius

Spanish journalist Pedro Morata of Marca has stirred controversy by suggesting that Real Madrid should cash in on star winger Vinicius Junior.

Morata believes the club could fetch between €120-150 million for the Brazilian, which could then be used to strengthen other parts of the squad.

“If I were the club, I’d sell Vinicius. Mbappe would be perfect on the left wing. With the money from Vinicius, I’d go for a top-class striker,” Morata said via Marca.

However, the journalist acknowledged a major stumbling block: not many top clubs may be willing to match Madrid's asking price.

"The thing is, €150 million for Vinicius might not be something clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, or Bayern Munich would want to pay—precisely because of the player’s temperament. Maybe a flashy Chelsea under Boehly would. And the teams that would be willing to pay that much (Arab clubs) are likely ones Vinicius wouldn’t want to join."

Vinícius close to agreeing to new Real Madrid contract

Meanwhile, ESPN reports that Vinícius Júnior is on the verge of signing a new contract with Real Madrid that would keep him at the club until 2030, according to a source close to ESPN.

The player's representatives met with Madrid officials this week, and negotiations are said to be in the final stages, with both sides reportedly close to finalizing terms.

Under the new agreement, Vinícius would earn €20 million ($22.5m) annually after tax, with performance-related bonuses potentially increasing his salary to €30 million ($33.8m), making him the highest-paid player at the club.

The only club Vinicius would leave Real Madrid for

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Vinicius would leave Real Madrid for a certain club.

The Real Madrid star rose through Flamengo’s youth system before securing a high-profile move to Real Madrid in 2018.

Source: YEN.com.gh