Reports linking Vinícius Júnior with a surprise move to Chelsea have been completely played down, with sources close to the situation insisting the story has no foundation. Despite noisy claims suggesting the Premier League side were lining up a huge bid in January, there have been no talks, no offer, and no negotiations of any kind.
Vinícius remains focused on Real Madrid’s objectives this season, especially with the club navigating a demanding period following Kylian Mbappé’s recent injury, an issue highlighted by SoftFootball.
As shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account, the Brazilian winger’s mindset has not shifted. As things stand, he has no plans to leave Madrid in January and is fully committed to the squad as they prepare for decisive fixtures, including the Spanish Super Cup semi-final.
Fabrizio Romano posted:
Reports on Vinicius Jr and Chelsea are completely wide of mark. No talks, no bid, no negotiations. Vini Jr remains completely focused on Real Madrid, contract situation to be assessed.
Real Madrid have also been clear in their approach to the transfer window, shutting down unnecessary speculation and keeping the group stable, much like they did with recent January loan rumours involving young talents, as reported by SoftFootball.
The only topic under review is Vinícius’ contract situation. His current deal runs until 2027, and while renewal discussions have not progressed quickly, there is no sense of panic from either side.
Madrid have proposed an improved salary package, while the player’s camp is understood to be seeking better terms. This is viewed internally as a normal negotiation rather than a standoff. Any idea that Vinícius is pushing for an exit is wide of the truth.
Media reports suggesting Chelsea were preparing a massive bid, or that intermediaries had offered the player to the club, have been dismissed by trusted voices. Chelsea’s recruitment strategy remains focused on younger profiles and long-term development, not a headline-grabbing move of this scale. Financially too, such a deal would be extremely difficult to justify.
For now, Vinícius continues to train, play, and lead from the front in Madrid colours. Contract talks will be assessed calmly at the right moment. Until then, the noise around Chelsea is just that, noise, and nothing more.
