Vinicius Jr has agreed to a new six-year contract with Real Madrid, keeping him at the Bernabeu until 2032.
Real Madrid Retains Vinicius Jr with New 6-Year Deal
The 26-year-old Brazilian winger, who had entered the final 12 months of his contract, has attracted interest from Arsenal in recent weeks. However, Real Madrid announced on Thursday that the two parties have agreed to extend his deal to 30 June 2032.
Vinicius posted on Instagram: “Eight years at the Bernabeu are too short… Six more years, and then forever.”
Key Stats and Achievements
In his time at Real Madrid, Vinicius has scored 128 goals in 375 appearances across all competitions. He has also helped the club win two Champions League titles, three La Ligas, and one Copa del Rey. Additionally, he has 13 goals in 54 caps for Brazil.
Real Madrid Makes Two Big Signings on the Same Day
Real Madrid also announced the signing of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m (140m euros). This comes on the same day Real announced the signing of six summer signings under new head coach Jose Mourinho, including Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella, and Carlos Espi.
What's Next for Vinicius and Real Madrid
It is understood that Arsenal would have accelerated their interest in the Brazilian if he had rejected Real's terms. However, with Vinicius now committed to Real Madrid, the Premier League champions must now look elsewhere as they target a left-sided forward. Real are also targeting Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, but now face competition from bitter rivals Barcelona.
As Real Madrid continues to strengthen their squad, fans will be eagerly awaiting the new season. With Vinicius Jr's new contract and the signings of Yan Diomande and other talented players, the team looks set for a promising future.
Source: Joy Online
