Vinicius Junior says he will not rush contract renewal

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has stated he is not rushing to sign a new contract with the club, emphasizing a mutual trust with the leadership despite his current deal expiring in 2027. The Brazilian international expressed his long-term desire to remain at the club while acknowledging ongoing discussions.

In an interview, Vinicius said, "I'm not in a hurry to renew my contract. I have it until 2027. So until 2027, we have a lot to discuss with Real Madrid, and Real Madrid has a lot to discuss with us." He added, "The club is calm and I am calm. The president trusts me and I trust him." Vinicius reiterated his commitment to the club, stating, "I've never imagined myself away from Real Madrid. I take advantage of every minute I'm here because it's the club of my dreams. Now I'm one of the captains and that's very important. I want to stay here all my life."

The player's comments come after a season where Real Madrid failed to win a major trophy, finishing eight points behind La Liga champions Barcelona. Vinicius described the campaign as "very difficult" and acknowledged the team's shortcomings. "We started well, ahead of Barcelona, but then we began to lose and draw...