Vinicius Junior is eager to increase his keep at Actual Madrid past the tip of his contract in 2027.
Vinicius has emerged as a key participant for Los Blancos since arriving from Flamengo, serving to them win LaLiga on three events and the Champions League twice.
However the Brazilian was linked with a switch to the Saudi Professional League final 12 months, with studies suggesting he might be supplied a contract value €1billion to maneuver to the nation.
Nonetheless, talking forward of the primary leg of Madrid’s Champions League last-16 tie towards Atletico Madrid, Vinicius stated he sees his future on the Santiago Bernabeu.
“I’m calm as a result of I’ve a contract till 2027 and I hope I renew as quickly as doable,” he advised reporters when requested about his future.
“I’m pleased right here, with the most effective coach, with the most effective followers, all of them love me and I’m not going to be higher anyplace else than right here.
“I’m right here to observe historical past and for every little thing the president and the membership have given me. I’ve come this far, as I needed to as a toddler, and I wish to proceed right here.”
— Actual Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) March 2, 2025
Vinicius has been straight concerned in 9 objectives in eight Champions League appearances this season (seven objectives, two assists).
He’s now seeking to attain double figures for purpose involvements for the fourth straight version of the event, whereas Cristiano Ronaldo is the one different participant to have carried out so in as many as 4 seasons total for Madrid (eight occasions in whole).
Vinicius was tipped by many to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or after scoring in Madrid’s Champions League ultimate win over Borussia Dortmund final June, however he completed second to Manchester Metropolis midfielder Rodri.
That call prompted Madrid to boycott the celebrated awards ceremony, however Vinicius claims he’s over that snub.
“Folks vote for what they imagine. I’ve my ideas,” he stated.
“I by no means dreamed of successful the Ballon d’Or, whenever you’re shut you imagine it, however I’m going to have extra alternatives.
“I’ve already gained two European Cups and I’m right here to win many extra.”
Requested if it was his choice to skip the ceremony, he added: “I simply do what the membership tells me, they requested me to remain away and I used to be calm.”
Madrid and Atletico have confronted one another within the knockout phases of the European Cup/Champions League in 5 earlier seasons (1958-59, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 – together with two finals), with Los Blancos progressing or successful on all 5 events.
