Vinicius Junior is eager to increase his keep at Actual Madrid past the top 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 reviews suggesting he might be provided a contract value €1billion to maneuver to the nation.
Nevertheless, talking forward of the primary leg of Madrid’s Champions League last-16 tie towards Atletico Madrid, Vinicius mentioned 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 informed reporters when requested about his future.
“I’m comfortable 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 comply with historical past and for the whole lot the president and the membership have given me. I’ve come this far, as I wished to as a toddler, and I need to proceed right here.”
— Actual Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) March 2, 2025
Vinicius has been immediately concerned in 9 targets in eight Champions League appearances this season (seven targets, two assists).
He’s now seeking to attain double figures for aim involvements for the fourth straight version of the event, whereas Cristiano Ronaldo is the one different participant to have accomplished 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 last 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 consider. I’ve my ideas,” he mentioned.
“I by no means dreamed of successful the Ballon d’Or, once you’re shut you consider it, however I’m going to have extra alternatives.
“I’ve already received two European Cups and I’m right here to win many extra.”
Requested if it was his determination 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 levels 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.