Vinicius Junior in negotiations over MEGA new contract

Cameron Smith

7 Feb 2025 15:00 CST
3 min read

Real Madrid are currently in negotiations to extend Vinicius Junior’s contract at the club, according to reports in Spain.

The Brazil international has two-and-a-half years remaining on his current deal at the Santiago Bernabeu and he has been tipped to leave Los Blancos this summer amid significant interest from the Saudi Pro League.

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However, Spanish outlet Relevo have reported that Vinicius is now in talks to extend his contract at Real Madrid.

The 24-year-old’s representatives reportedly sat down with Real Madrid chiefs two weeks ago and although an agreement wasn’t reached, initial figures regarding his potential salary were discussed.

Officials in Saudi Arabia are reportedly planning on submitting a world record bid of €350 million in an attempt to land Vinicius Jr this summer, while he could earn over €1 billion if he signs a five-year deal in the Middle East.

However, the Brazil star is now in talks to extend his stay at Real Madrid, despite Kylian Mbappe’s burgeoning reputation at the Santiago Bernabeu, and he could opt to remain in the Spanish capital.

What has Carlo Ancelotti said about Vinicius Junior?

Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga clash against Real Valladolid in January, Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti insisted that Vinicius is eager to stay at the club.

“What I've heard, as someone who has direct information from the player, is that he is very happy here and wants to make history at Real Madrid," Ancelotti told reporters.

“We are happy here and we want to make history. You have to ask him, I don't know if this offer [from Saudi Arabia] arrives or not. I can say what I see: a happy player, who is making history and who wants to continue like this.”

Vinicius has scored 101 goals in 293 first-team appearances for Real Madrid, while his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) currently stands at €122.4m.