Vinícius Jr. wasn’t with Real Madrid for their group training on Friday morning, and we finally know why: he’s out on a commercial deal. This isn’t some quiet absence. The buzz about his whereabouts has been flying around online, and the explanation has officially dropped.
Commercial Matters, Not the Pitch
Turns out, the Brazilian star was handling commercial matters away from the pitch. Mario Cortegana from The Athletic gave us the scoop, reporting that Vini Jr. is actually in Dubai. It’s part of a Real Madrid commercial deal that requires him to make an annual visit. This isn’t just a vacation, it’s business, straight up.
The Ban Made It Happen
The timing of this Dubai trip isn’t some random coincidence. Vinícius Jr. is currently sitting out the final game of his four-match La Liga ban. Real Madrid decided this was the perfect window for him to fulfill his annual commercial obligations. Plus, according to the report, it makes it easier for him to link up with the Brazil national team for the international break duearing to distance issues. Two birds, one stone, right?
Real Madrid is heading to Mestalla to battle Valencia on Saturday, fresh off downing AEK Athens midweek. But without Vinícius Jr. on the squad, they’ll need to lock in. He’s still got that final match of his La Liga ban to serve, so don’t expect to see him out there.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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