Real Madrid’s management is close to finalizing the contract renewal of Brazilian star Vinicius Junior, the team’s forward, after months of speculation and rumors surrounding his future.
According to the Spanish newspaper “AS,” there is complete agreement between Real Madrid’s management and the player, amidst a positive atmosphere indicating that a final agreement is near, ensuring his stay with the royal team for a long period and putting an end to the rumors that have recently spread.
The newspaper confirmed that Vinicius feels extremely happy at the “Santiago Bernabéu” and wants to continue with Real Madrid, and therefore seeks to extend his contract, which expires on June 30, 2027.
The royal club aspires to keep the player in its ranks beyond this period, and each party knows well what the other wants.
It pointed out that this matter was discussed recently, and that the two parties are about to reach a final agreement, which was close to being announced last February, but it was not completed, which led to a summer that witnessed some tensions.
Real Madrid’s management considers Vinicius an integral part of the club’s heritage, and affirms that the club remains above any player, which the Brazilian player has realized since the beginning of the lengthy talks that began nine months ago.
“AS” mentioned that the topic of contract extension has been on the table for a long time, taking into account the general conditions set by the club for all players, as proven in recent years.
The newspaper said: “The past few days have witnessed a stir around the player, but it has taken a different course in this common understanding. Ten days that Vinicius spent with his national team, in addition to Carlo Ancelotti’s support for him, were enough to calm the situation.”
It added: “The events that accompanied the Clasico match in the Spanish League did not affect the meetings that took place in the weeks leading up to it. It is true that what happened in the Real Madrid and Barcelona match worried the fans, but Xabi Alonso and the striker spoke to clarify things, and the club praised the way the dispute was resolved to ensure harmony between the coach and the player.”
The newspaper “AS” also pointed out that the complications that faced the contract renewal path after the Club World Cup have faded in recent weeks thanks to the desire of both parties, as Vinicius realizes that his place is at Real Madrid, and that it goes beyond moments of tension or emotions that occur in matches.
The newspaper confirmed that the period Vinicius spent with his teammates in the national team helped him regain his confidence and reduce the impact of recent events, and the player is certainly performing better with the Brazilian national team.
The player’s representatives and the club’s management realize that reaching an agreement will put an end to the rumors and establish a stage of stability and calm, which will benefit Vinicius, the team, and Real Madrid on the sports, social, and economic levels.
It continued: “The agreement will remove doubts and open new horizons, and will remove the idea of reaching the last year of the contract without renewal, which Real Madrid does not prefer with key players like Vinicius, the former Fluminense star.”
It added: “Vinicius did not set any sporting conditions for the renewal, except for his preferences regarding his movements on the field, and the player has regained his feeling of comfort and his performance has become smooth in the matches, and he knows perfectly well that he is in the right place to continue his career, despite the interest of many clubs in what is happening.”
It went on: “The understanding between Vinicius and his teammates at Real Madrid has not been affected in any way. Everyone knows what he can offer and knows his personality well. The gesture of apology to his teammates was admired by everyone, and although they never doubted his commitment, this step added positive value and was appreciated by the group. The fans publicly and clearly forgave him, as appeared in Valdebebas, and everyone was happy about that.”
Chelsea Rumors
According to the Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo,” quoting journalist “Fabrizio Romano,” Chelsea is not conducting any negotiations with Vinicius Junior or Rodrigo Goes or their agents at the moment.
Romano explained, through his official account on “X” that these are just rumors, and that Chelsea has no intention of signing Vinicius or Rodrigo.
This is a response to press reports that indicated Chelsea’s desire to submit an offer worth 150 million euros to sign Vinicius next summer.
Strong news has been circulating about the possibility of Vinicius leaving Real Madrid in the summer of 2026, especially with the end of his contract in the summer of 2027, and the failure to reach an agreement on renewal so far.
In addition, there are reports about Real Madrid’s desire to get rid of Vinicius’ repeated crises and sign a new star, specifically Erling Haaland from Manchester City.
While Rodrigo’s name has not been linked to other rumors other than Chelsea recently, especially after he regained the confidence of coach Xabi Alonso and began to get more minutes in Real Madrid matches.
It is worth mentioning that Real Madrid has failed to win in the last two matches, as they lost to Liverpool in the Champions League (1-0) and drew with Rayo Vallecano in La Liga (0-0).
