Not Mbappe.. Real Madrid Chooses the Leader of the New Project

Press reports, quoting 'Onda Cero' radio, stated that Real Madrid has decided on the identity of the leader of its new project within the team, while continuing the search for a new coach with Jose Mourinho topping the list of candidates.

According to the source, Real Madrid's management has settled on the Brazilian Vinicius Junior to be the focal point of the new project within the locker room, rather than the Frenchman Kylian Mbappe.

The report explained that the club sees the necessity for the team to revolve around Vinicius, despite him not yet signing a new contract, but the club's management is confident of completing the renewal process in the coming period.

The source indicated that Vinicius, who is 25 years old, will have a larger role within the team, with the possibility of being given the captain's armband in the future, as Onda Cero radio reported that Florentino Perez has already spoken to him about taking over the leadership of the locker room in the new project.

The report added that Real Madrid seeks to make Vinicius a key element in rebuilding the team after a season in which the club ended without titles, regardless of the identity of the new coach.

It also pointed out that the decision may raise questions about Mbappe's position, despite the good relationship he has with Vinicius, as the Brazilian player is considered one of the most accepted players within the locker room, despite some on-field clashes with some of his teammates.

The report noted that Real Madrid's management considers Vinicius a unifying element within the team, which prompted them to choose him as the focal point of the new project in the upcoming phase.