# Mourinho praises Vinicius renewal, Bernardo needs work 2026-08-09T14:27:42+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praised Vinicius Junior's contract renewal and assessed Bernardo Silva's fitness after a 2-1 pre-season friendly win over Ferencvaros on Saturday. The Brazilian winger ended speculation by extending his stay at the club until 2032. Mourinho noted Vinicius exceeded expectations by scoring from 50 meters so early in his return from World Cup duty. Regarding Silva, who joined from Manchester City, Mourinho said the midfielder needs to improve his physical condition after a vacation, adjusting his position during the match to accommodate his current form. Madrid plays Deportivo on August 13 and Schalke on August 16 before their La Liga opener against Espanyol on August 23. ## Coverage - sportstar.thehindu.com Tags: Bernardo Silva, Jose Mourinho, La Liga, pre-season friendly, Real Madrid, Vinicius Junior Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mourinho-praises-vinicius-renewal-bernardo-needs-work/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mourinho-praises-vinicius-renewal-bernardo-needs-work/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.