Real Madrid: Vinicius Jr discusses his relationship with Kylian Mbappé

At Real Madrid, there have been reports of friction between the two stars, Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior. While in Brazil preparing for the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian winger put those rumors to rest during an interview with CazéTV.

"Kylian is a good guy. He might have a bad reputation in Brazil, but every time we get the chance, we try to spend time together off the pitch and do things as friends. I've always had a good relationship with Kylian. Back in the day, I sent him loads of messages to convince him to come play with us. We haven't yet managed to play the way we want or win the titles the fans expect, but I believe very soon we'll be able to turn things around," said Vinicius Jr.

He adds: "Kylian has always been a good guy with me, he has always defended me in his interviews. After the match against Benfica, he stood up for me in that racism incident. (…) He's a great player, he's already won a World Cup, he scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final. He's a legendary player who's going to make his mark at Real Madrid, and he's already leaving his mark on modern football."

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