Real Madrid confirmed Vinicius Junior has signed a new contract through 2032, following a meeting between the two sides on Wednesday. The renewal comes after Arsenal showed serious interest in the Brazilian, with the English club ready to pursue an ambitious move had he not extended with the Spanish giants.
Details:
- By the numbers: Vinicius has made 375 appearances for Real Madrid since joining from Flamengo in July 2018, scoring 128 goals and adding 100 assists.
- Arsenal’s stance: Arsenal had made the 26-year-old their top target to strengthen their attack after winning last season’s Premier League title.
- Context: The renewal comes in a summer of major change at Real Madrid, including Jose Mourinho’s return as coach and new signings like Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva.
- Player’s words: Vinicius told the club’s TV channel he is “very well,” getting to know the new coach and teammates, and wants to keep playing “my own style of football.”
What to Watch:
Real Madrid will open the new season with a settled squad featuring Vinicius under Mourinho, while the club continues talks with Manchester City over Rodri, who reportedly prefers a move to rival Barcelona.
Source: The Athletic
