Vinicius Jr speaks for first time since Arsenal transfer interest and reveals what Jose Mourinho said to him

REAL MADRID winger Vinicius Jr has publicly spoken out for the first time since being linked with a move to Arsenal. The Brazilian’s future in Spain is currently uncertain, with a new contract yet to be agreed with Los Blancos. Vinicius Jr has spoken out for the first time since returning to Real Madrid training Credit: Getty Vinicius opened up about a conversation with Jose Mourinho Credit: Getty He returned to Real Madrid training following the World Cup last week and is now set for crunch talks with club officals. But he was optimistic following his first day back and said: “Very well, getting to know the new manager, the new players and working really hard in training.” Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! On his first conversation with new head coach Jose Mourinho upon his return, he continued: “He wants me to be just as I’ve always been – happy, positive and playing my own style of football. “I think the goal is to get us match fit so we have fewer injuries during the season and can rely on everyone throughout the campaign. “Two days in already. Yesterday was a double session, today just the one. That’s how it’s going. “Today we did some gym work, in the end they were short exercises to build up leg strength and I think it was a really good session. “We all finished completely dead on our feet, but now it’s time to rest up for tomorrow. “That’s pre-season for you – we’ve got to be ready.” Most read in Sport Should Vinicius fail to agree new terms with Real Madrid, Arsenal are expected to swoop in and table a bid. The Gunners are reportedly prepared to go all-out to sign the winger before the new Premier League season starts. MORE TO FOLLOW Comment now