Overview
- Vinicius Jr. told Caze TV on Wednesday that he has a good relationship with Kylian Mbappé and denied reports of a personal breakdown between them.
- He conceded the pair have not yet delivered titles or a strong on-field connection but said he believes they can improve their play together.
- Vinicius highlighted that Mbappé defended him after the Benfica racism incident and called the French striker "legendary" who will leave his mark at the club.
- Real Madrid sources reported that the club does not plan to sell either forward this summer and has tasked incoming coach José Mourinho with finding a tactical setup that gets them to click.
- Mbappé’s prolific scoring — 56 LaLiga goals in 65 matches with 25 this season — contrasts with two trophyless campaigns, so Mourinho’s decisions on roles and positioning will be watched for their effect on results.