Former world number one Rafael Nadal has been more visible in the media since his retirement. He often talks about Real Madrid, and in a recent interview on Movistar+, he discussed how to handle Vinicius Junior. Vinicius often becomes the subject of controversy due to his on-field behavior and interactions with his coach. Nadal emphasized the importance of communication with the player: "I think this can be solved through dialogue, where everyone understands each other. The first person who needs to want to take this path of progress is Vinicius himself." Nadal went further, confirming that the Brazilian player has already shown a desire to develop: "When I hear him speak in interviews, he often says he wants to grow in all areas. It's clear that Vinicius needs to understand and respect authority, because that's part of what it means to be a Real Madrid player." He added, "He does his best every day, and those things he sometimes does that are not accepted can be corrected through dialogue and an awareness that some behaviors need to be improved."
