Basically, Vinícius renewing has cost Real Madrid the chance to sign Rodri, who is arguably even more important to them and would have been the real game-changer.
It also means our rival, United, miss out on Tchouaméni from Madrid, while "City" our main title rivals are weakened.
To make it even worse for Madrid, Rodri is now set to join Barcelona, their arch-rivals, making them even stronger favourites to win La Liga.
Let's not forget that breaking their own financial structure for Vinícius also sets a dangerous precedent. From now on, every top player will point to the contracts of Vinícius and Mbappé during negotiations. Once you break your own rules, they're no longer really rules.
Every decision has consequences. Thankfully, Arsenal aren't the ones paying the price.
And as for Vini, we'll be here before the season ends when your own fans end up turning on you because they believe your renewal cost them Rodri, the player who could have won them the league, we'll remember this moment.
You'll never be Mbappé.
Again, Every decision has consequences. Thankfully, Arsenal aren't the ones paying the price.
Who's laughing now?
They really thought they cooked. 😭
LW saga continues…
Can we hijack Barcola or Godts?
3rd year of chasing Nico Williams?
Does Juve getting Alajbegovic make Yildiz feasible?
Is Ndiaye good?
Can Alvarez play LW?
Will Arteta run “save me” gimmick on Rashford or Leao? (No)
Find out next week on Dragonball Z
🚨 Real Madrid reach agreement with Vinicius Junior to sign new contract. #RMFC raised offer after 18 months of talks failed to produce breakthrough & now set to confirm extension. 26yo was open to #AFC move if no renewal. W/ @MarioCortegana@TheAthleticFC https://t.co/6zqrozWyEk
Arsenal had offered Vini Jnr one of the biggest packages in the history of the PL.
Conversations around being the face of PL, sky rocketing his brand economically and globally and a true chance at winning the Ballon d'Or. He was presented with testing himself in the best league in the world and leading Arsenal for another UCL push.
I have been critical of some of our movements in this market but this? The ownership / Berta / Mikel did absolutely everything to bring the best LW in world football to Arsenal.
When the time is right we will talk about the backstory because it was a rollercoaster. The club, even as recent as yesterday were supremely confident because of the package and conversations they had with the player directly and his camp.
Ultimately, the player is set to renew while Arsenal assess the market to bolster their attack and defence.
🚨 Real Madrid raise contract offer to Vinicius Junior. Proposal said to reflect 26yo’s importance to #RMFC & project. Decision time for Brazil int’l - renewal, await free agency next summer (club want to avoid) or pursue Arsenal opportunity @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/WvftHt6y84
EXCL: Newcastle are completely MYSTIFIED as to how Bruno Guimaraes has joined Arsenal without ANY club to club contact. Sources inside the club say they have NEVER spoken with anyone at Arsenal, but £75m was flown in via carrier pigeon this morning 🤯
🚨🔴⚪️ BREAKING: Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal, HERE WE GO! 🇧🇷
Agreement in place with Newcastle after long talks and personal terms in place with Bruno since July. Fee worth £75m.
New midfielder for Mikel Arteta. 🔜