Vinicius Jr extends deal with Real Madrid till 2032
Madrid, August 7
Real Madrid announced that their star player Vinicius Jr extended his deal with the Spanish giants till 2032, ending all the speculation about a move out of the club.
The multi-time UEFA Champions League and La Liga champions issued a statement which has now ended all the speculation about a possible move to England, where the Brazilian was linked with Premier League champions Arsenal.
In the statement, Real Madrid said, "Real Madrid CF and Vinicius Jr. have agreed to extend the contract of our player, who is now tied to the club until June 30, 2032."
Vinicius Jr arrived at Real Madrid in July 2018, at the age of 18. In his eight seasons with the team, he has played 375 matches, scoring 128 goals and winning 14 titles: two Champions Leagues, three FIFA Club World Cups, two UEFA Super Cups, three La Liga titles, 1 Copa del Rey, and 3 Spanish Super Cups.
The young forward has also contributed immensely to all these aforementioned trophies, scoring in the last two Champions League finals that his team won in 2022 and 2024.
His time with Real Madrid also earned him several individual honours, as he won the 'Best FIFA Men's Player Award 2024', was named 'Golden Ball of the Intercontinental Cup 2024', 'Best Player of the Champions League 2023-2024', 'Golden Ball of the Club World Cup 2022' and 'Best Young Player of the Champions League 2021-2022'.
He has also been included in the FIFA World XI (2024), also twice in the FIFA FIFPro World11 (2023 and 2024) and on three occasions in the Champions League Team of the Season (2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024).
At the conclusion of the statement, Real Madrid termed the 26-year-old as "one of the most important players in one of the most successful periods in our history".
— ANI
Reader Comments
As a neutral fan, I must say Vinicius has really matured as a player. The way he's silenced the critics with his consistency is commendable. Though I was hoping to see him in the Premier League, it's great that he's loyal to a club that developed him into a superstar. This deal makes Real Madrid even more formidable for the next decade.
Eight years at the Santiago Bernabéu and now locked in till 2032! This is the kind of commitment that builds legends. What surprises me is how the Indian media focuses so much on European football — I wish we had similar coverage of our own ISL talent. Still, credit where it's due: Vinicius is a phenomenal athlete, and his rise from São Gonçalo to global stardom is an inspiration to millions, including young Indian footballers.
Let's be honest — Real Madrid fans are celebrating, but I have mixed feelings. Yes, he's a world-class player, but the club culture around such giant contracts often marginalizes homegrown talents from La Fábrica. For someone like me who follows Spanish football closely, I hope they continue to balance star signings with youth development. Nevertheless, Vini Jr. has earned every penny. 14 trophies and still only 26 — the numbers speak for themselves. 🏆
Can we just admire the consistency? 128 goals in 375 matches while being one of the most targeted players on the pitch — his resilience is something else. The way he turned racial abuse incidents into fuel for his performances shows true character. Great for Arsenal fans to know they were considered, but Madrid is where his heart is. Respect.
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