In an exciting development for Real Madrid fans, young prodigy Vinicius Junior has reportedly pledged his future to the club by signing a new contract that will keep him at the Bernabeu until 2027.
Following a breakthrough season in the Blancos colors in 2021-22, Vinicius continued to make a significant impact under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti in the latest campaign.
Impressively, the Brazilian attacker concluded the 2022-23 season with an impressive tally of 23 goals and 21 assists from 55 appearances across all competitions. His contributions played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s triumphant Club World Cup, Copa del Rey, and UEFA Super Cup campaigns.
Although the agreement has been in place for some time, the official confirmation from Real Madrid is still pending, with the club maintaining a tight-lipped approach.
According to reports, Vinicius has signed a four-year extension, accompanied by a staggering release clause of €1bn (£854.4m), aimed at deterring potential suitors from luring him away.
The announcement of Vinicius’s contract extension is expected to occur once all players return from their summer holidays. The talented Brazilian is one of several internationals who are enjoying an extended rest.
Real Madrid made a substantial investment of €45m (£38.5m) to acquire the services of the then 18-year-old Vinicius from Flamengo in 2018. Since then, he has amassed an impressive tally of 59 goals and 64 assists in his 225 appearances for Los Blancos.
In addition to the recent trophy haul, which includes the Club World Cup, Copa del Rey, and UEFA Super Cup, Vinicius has also clinched two La Liga titles with Real Madrid. Moreover, he etched his name in history by scoring the winning goal against Liverpool in the 2021-22 Champions League final.
Real Madrid has already secured the contract extensions of several key players, including Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Dani Ceballos, and Nacho Fernandez. Furthermore, they have made notable acquisitions in the summer transfer window, bringing in talents such as Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, Fran Garcia, and securing Joselu on loan from Espanyol with an option to buy.
With Vinicius’s commitment, Real Madrid fans can look forward to witnessing the electrifying performances of this young superstar for years to come.