Vinicius Jr. surprised fans by deleting every post from his Instagram account, a move that quickly fueled speculation about his future and revived rumors linking the Brazilian with a possible move to Arsenal.

However, while social media was flooded with theories, negotiations between the forward and Real Madrid appear to be moving in a very different direction.

Real Madrid remain optimistic about a new deal

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid are increasingly confident of receiving Vinicius Jr.'s final approval to sign a new contract.

Romano reported that both parties are continuing to discuss a new proposal and that, following their latest meeting, both the club and the player's camp remain optimistic about reaching an agreement.

The journalist also added that José Mourinho has become involved in the process.

Why did Vinicius Jr. delete his Instagram?

So far, Vinicius Jr. has not publicly explained why he removed all the content from his Instagram account.

The move coincided with growing speculation about his future and fueled reports linking him with a possible transfer away from Real Madrid.

Despite those rumors, Fabrizio Romano's latest update suggests that the most likely outcome remains a contract extension that would keep the Brazilian at the Santiago Bernabéu.

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