Vinicius Junior poised to extend Real Madrid stay after agreement

Real Madrid have reached a full agreement with Vinicius Junior over a new six-year contract, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, with the Brazil forward expected to continue his career at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The formal signing and official announcement are expected in the near future, bringing an end to a period of uncertainty around the 25-year-old’s future. Vinicius’ current deal has less than a year remaining, meaning he would soon have been able to negotiate with other clubs.

Romano said on X that Vinicius had always wanted to remain with Real Madrid. Club president Florentino Perez also regarded the forward as one of the central figures in the club’s sporting project, helping the two sides reach a final agreement.

According to Spanish newspaper AS, Vinicius is expected to earn about 24m euros per year under the new terms.

The negotiations had reportedly become increasingly difficult, with Real Madrid working to improve their financial offer in an effort to conclude the matter before the player entered the final stage of his existing contract.

That uncertainty led to growing speculation over a possible move away from the Spanish club. Arsenal were strongly linked with the Brazil international, with the Premier League side understood to be monitoring his contractual situation and hoping to take advantage of the unresolved talks.

Further questions were raised when Vinicius deleted all of his posts from his Instagram account. The move prompted additional speculation about his intentions, but the latest developments indicate that he is now close to committing his future to Real Madrid.

Romano also reported that Jose Mourinho played an influential role in securing the agreement. The Portuguese manager is said to have taken part directly in discussions with Vinicius to persuade him to remain with the club.

Since taking charge of Real Madrid, Mourinho has made clear that he wants the forward to stay as part of his plans. He considers Vinicius an essential member of the team and a player the club cannot afford to lose.

The manager’s involvement in the contacts that preceded the agreement underlines the importance attached to Vinicius within Real Madrid’s new sporting project, according to Romano.

The forward’s expected renewal follows several reports suggesting that talks between the club and his representatives had stalled. Real Madrid’s decision to improve its proposal appears to have helped break the deadlock, while Vinicius’ preference for remaining in Madrid provided the basis for the final agreement.