Now firmly established as one of the best players in the world, Vinicius Junior has been at the center of transfer speculation, with reports linking him to a potential record-breaking move to the Saudi Pro League. Amid ongoing contract negotiations, the Brazilian star has now made a significant statement about his future at Real Madrid.
As Saudi Arabia continues its efforts to expand its football culture, Vinicius has emerged as one of its top targets. Saudi Pro League CEO Omar Mugharbel has publicly expressed interest in signing him in the coming years. However, when asked in a press conference about his desire to either move to the league or remain at Real Madrid, Vinicius left no room for doubt.
“I’m very calm because I have a contract until 2027, and hopefully, we can renew it as soon as possible because I’m happy here. I’m living my dream of playing with the best players in the world, with the best coach, the best president, and the best fans—where everyone loves and supports me so much. I couldn’t be in a better place than here,” he told the media ahead of the Atletico Madrid match.
When further questioned about his commitment and ambitions, Vinicius reaffirmed his stance: “I’m here to keep making history and to give back for everything the president and the club have done for me. Hopefully, I can keep scoring more goals and playing more games in this jersey.
“I’ve won, but I can win much more and become part of this club’s history, alongside so many legendary players,” Vinicius Junior stated. With ongoing contract negotiations between Real Madrid and the Brazilian, this statement reinforces Vinicius’ strong desire to remain in Europe.
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How are contract talks progressing?
With his current deal set to expire in two and a half years, Real Madrid has been working to extend Vinicius’ contract—especially given his rising influence at the club following his FIFA The Best award win. However, negotiations have not gone as smoothly as expected.
According to The Athletic’s Mario Cortegana, Vinicius’ camp and a family member turned down a meeting requested by Real Madrid in mid-January. Reports from Spain suggest the forward’s salary expectations exceed those of Kylian Mbappé.
Real Madrid is expected to handle the negotiations carefully, as it has done with many stars over the years. However, if Vinicius continues to perform at an elite level and prove his worth, a lucrative contract renewal could ultimately tilt in his favor.
