Vinícius Júnior has said that new manager José Mourinho wants him to be “happy” as he continues to negotiate a new contract with Real Madrid. Talks over a renewal stalled last year, with Vinícius Jr reportedly seeking a substantial salary increase along with a controversial “renewal bonus.” | Antonio Villalba/Real Madrid/Getty ImagesDespite the speculation over his future, Vinícius Jr gave a relaxed assessment of his current status in Real Madrid preseason under new manager Mourinho, giving no indication of behind-the-scenes issues. “It has ⁠gone very well, getting to know the new coach and the new ​players, and training very hard,” ‌he told Real Madrid ‌TV. Publicly at least, Vinícius Jr has made it clear that his preference is to stay at Real Madrid, saying as recently as March “I only think about Real Madrid and being there for a long time.”