Summer arrival could eventually open the door for major Real Madrid exit – report

One of the major talking points surrounding Real Madrid in the summer was the contractual situation involving Vinicius Junior.

The Brazilian was entering the final year of his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, and the negotiations did not prove to be straightforward.

Eventually, Los Blancos accepted more than they initially offered to get Vinicius to put pen to paper on a new contract with Madrid.

However, the club's decision to invest heavily in Yan Diomande could eventually have consequences for Vinicius Junior, particularly if the Brazilian continues to struggle to rediscover his best form.

According to Defensa Central , the arrival of Diomande has created a potential scenario in which Madrid could become more receptive to a future Vinicius departure.

The club are not actively looking to sell him at the moment, but Madrid's attacking riches mean no player is untouchable.

Vinicius Jr. is having a difficult time at Real Madrid. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Diomande's emergence matters because he can operate from the left, the area Vinicius has made his own at the Bernabeu.

The 19-year-old has already shown enough to demand more opportunities , while Arda Guler has also strengthened his claim for a significant attacking role.

Vinicius, meanwhile, has endured a difficult start to the season. Mourinho has publicly supported him and maintained that rediscovering his best football is a matter of time.

However, there is only so long that Mourinho can keep faith in the Brazilian if the performances do not back it up.

A major offer could change Madrid's position

Vinicius' recent renewal makes an immediate departure unlikely. A sufficiently large offer, however, could potentially force Madrid to consider their options.

Much would depend on the Brazilian himself. If Vinicius rediscovers the intensity and decisive quality that helped Madrid win major trophies, there is little reason to push him out.

Diomande is emerging as a real option for Real Madrid. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

However, if his difficulties continue while Diomande develops rapidly, the conversation inevitably becomes different.

For years, Vinicius' importance to Madrid made his position virtually unquestionable. The squad Mourinho now possesses means that status can no longer be taken entirely for granted.

Diomande is young, explosive and already pushing for minutes. Madrid also have other attacking pieces capable of assuming greater responsibility.

An exit for Vinicius would not come as a total surprise if things do not improve, and it remains to be seen how things pan out.