Vinicius Jr: I want to stay at Real Madrid for a long time
(Courtesy : LaLiga)
The Brazilian star has one year left on his Madrid deal.
With one goal and two assists, Vinícius Jr led Real Madrid to a crushing 6-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu against AS Monaco on 20 January 2026. The Brazilian winger, whose contract with Los Blancos is scheduled to expire in less than 18 months, spoke up about his future after the top performance in the UCL.
In addition to his recent on-field difficulties, one of the primary causes of Real Madrid fans’ growing discontent is Vinícius Jr’s contract status. When the winger was booed at the Bernabéu during the last leaue game against Levante, cameras showed him clearly upset in the stadium tunnel.
However, Vinícius Jr once again displayed the calibre that won him the 2024 FIFA The Best title after scoring in the 63rd minute and providing two assists to Kylian Mbappé and Franco Mastantuono last night.
Although there are still concerns about his long-term future, his performance was acknowledged by both the competition and the fans, as he was named Man of the Match.
Vinicius Jr speaks on his Real Madrid future
Following weeks of criticism, Vinícius Jr spoke with TNT Sports Brasil after the game about his future at the club:
“I want to STAY at Real Madrid for a LONG TIME. My renewal? I have another year left. We’re very relaxed. I trust the president, he trusts me, we have a very good relationship. We will sort things out in the right time. No hurry”
The Brazilian, who was openly supported by Mbappé in a recent news conference, has obviously been impacted by the reaction from Real Madrid fans and criticism from the local media. Vinícius’ outstanding performance against Monaco has seemed to boost both his own and the club’s spirit.
Vinicius has contributed significantly to Real Madrid’s achievements since joining the team in 2018, including two Champions League victories. He scored against Borussia Dortmund in 2024, the year he additionally won FIFA’s The Best Award, and against Liverpool in 2022.
When is Vinicius Jr’s Real Madrid deal expiring?
His deal will expire next year in June.
Has Vinicius Jr extended his Madrid deal?
He hasn’t yet, but talks are going on between the club and his agent.
Where do Madrid stand in the LaLiga table?
They are second in the table.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.