Zinedine Zidane Reportedly Issues Urgent Warning to Florentino Pérez Over Vinícius Jr. Amid Chelsea Links
Reports circulating in Spain claim that Zinedine Zidane has personally contacted Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez within the last hour to sound an urgent alarm: allowing Vinícius Jr. to join Chelsea would be “the biggest mistake since the Makelele sale in 2003.” According to sources, Zidane fears that parting with the 24-year-old would leave Madrid without a true match-deciding superstar for years to come.
Zidane’s Stance: Vinícius Is Irreplaceable
The French legend—still hugely influential at the Bernabéu—has allegedly described Vinícius as “the only footballer today capable of single-handedly deciding Champions League knockout games,” drawing comparisons to moments from his own prime. Zidane is said to believe that if Chelsea were to land the Brazilian forward, they would instantly elevate themselves into Europe’s most threatening project under their ambitious ownership.
Rumors from Spanish outlet Fichajes even suggest Chelsea are preparing a massive €150M proposal, planning an attacking trio of:
- Vinícius on the left
- Estêvão on the right
- João Pedro as the central forward
Real Madrid’s Transfer Plans Reportedly Thrown Into Disarray
Although club officials maintain that no formal offer has arrived from Chelsea, they acknowledge that early exploratory conversations had taken place. Zidane’s direct intervention, however, has apparently halted all talks. Pérez is now expected to consult with both the Real Madrid board and manager Carlo Ancelotti before any further decisions are made.
For now, the situation has added a new layer of tension to Madrid’s January transfer plans, with the club reportedly considering Zidane’s warning very seriously.
