STALL - OPEN THREAD | JULY 21, 2025

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Vini’s Contract Negotiations have Stalled.

Probably the best course of action for now.

Vini, RM are yet to reach an agreement over an extension + raise. Club officials have voiced concern about recent performances and are hesitant to commit to a significant raise unless

there is a marked improvement, sources told @managingmadrid More https://t.co/VrNbx19rFp

— Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) July 20, 2025

The “Number One” thing that Real Madrid needs to address

️: @kiyanso pic.twitter.com/hWFYEU5WYk

— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) July 17, 2025

106 goals.
83 assists.
14 trophies.

On this day in 2018, Vinicius Jr. was presented as a Real Madrid player. pic.twitter.com/d6u7CsT89V

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 20, 2025

When it doesn’t work out.

Millions down the drain but that’s the gamble when you're trying to find the next phenom.

NEW: Real Madrid are working to find a permanent exit for Reinier.

Xabi Alonso does NOT count on him.

If no offer arrives, there's also the possibility that the club will terminate his contract. @diarioas pic.twitter.com/FIheZkqZEV

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 20, 2025

Real Madrid’s midfield once had a wizard called Redondo.

Redondo manpic.twitter.com/LnXkq5SLTx

— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) July 18, 2025

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• Thierry Henry is Right. Any Mention of Zinedine Zidane Getting The Sack is Comical
• Zidane still not on the hot seat but Benzema will have to prove his worth -report
• Kovacic was told to “follow Messi all around the pitch” during El Clasico against Barcelona
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