- Vinícius Júnior has agreed to a new Real Madrid contract until 2032 after a breakthrough in negotiations with the club.
Real Madrid reaches agreement with Vinícius Júnior
Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior have reached a verbal agreement to extend his contract until 2032 after long negotiations with the player's camp, according to The Athletic. Discussions were stalled multiple times since January 2025 due to the disagreements over the player's salary, but Real Madrid wants to keep the player on the team without breaking their salary structure.
Arsenal explored a move for the Brazilian
Recently Arsenal explored a deal for the player and conducted discussions with the player's entourage, but after Wednesday's meeting of Real Madrid and Vinícius's entourage, the player decided to commit his future at the Santiago Bernabéu rather than leave the club as a free agent or move to Arsenal in the summer.
Vinícius commits to Mourinho's project
Real Madrid proposed a salary package for the player that reflects his importance in the team and project. Vinicius Junior agreed to the deal, and the club is planning to officially announce the contract extension next week.
The contract extension of the Brazilian winger is a major blow for Arsenal, who were planning to launch a massive bid to sign him if the player gives the green light for a move, as Real Madrid does not want to lose him for free.
Acquiring the player’s service for another 6 years is a huge boost for Los Blancos, who made significant movements in this transfer window by bringing 6 new signings to the squad for an ambitious project under new manager Jose Mourinho.
He is one of the most consistent players for Real Madrid since he secured his role in the starting 11; he contributed 22 goals for the team last season even though they went trophyless. The player was a critical part of Real Madrid winning the Champions League title in 2022 and 2024 under Carlo Ancelotti.
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he had an impressive campaign with 4 goals and 1 assist for his national team despite their loss in Round 16 to Norway.
With his future now settled, Vinícius is expected to remain a central figure in José Mourinho's plans as Real Madrid look to return to winning major honors.