Vinicius Junior is eager to increase his keep at Actual Madrid past the top of his contract in 2027.
Vinicius has emerged as a key participant for Los Blancos since arriving from Flamengo, serving to them win LaLiga on three events and the Champions League twice.
However the Brazilian was linked with a switch to the Saudi Professional League final 12 months, with experiences suggesting he could possibly be supplied a contract price €1billion to maneuver to the nation.
Nonetheless, talking forward of the primary leg of Madrid’s Champions League last-16 tie in opposition to Atletico Madrid, Vinicius mentioned he sees his future on the Santiago Bernabeu.
“I’m calm as a result of I’ve a contract till 2027 and I hope I renew as quickly as doable,” he instructed reporters when requested about his future.
“I’m pleased right here, with the very best coach, with the very best followers, all of them love me and I’m not going to be higher anyplace else than right here.
“I’m right here to comply with historical past and for all the things the president and the membership have given me. I’ve come this far, as I wished to as a toddler, and I wish to proceed right here.”
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Vinicius has been straight concerned in 9 objectives in eight Champions League appearances this season (seven objectives, two assists).
He’s now trying to attain double figures for objective involvements for the fourth straight version of the event, whereas Cristiano Ronaldo is the one different participant to have completed so in as many as 4 seasons total for Madrid (eight occasions in whole).
Vinicius was tipped by many to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or after scoring in Madrid’s Champions League closing win over Borussia Dortmund final June, however he completed second to Manchester Metropolis midfielder Rodri.
That call prompted Madrid to boycott the distinguished awards ceremony, however Vinicius claims he’s over that snub.
“Individuals vote for what they imagine. I’ve my ideas,” he mentioned.
“I by no means dreamed of profitable the Ballon d’Or, while you’re shut you imagine it, however I’m going to have extra alternatives.
“I’ve already gained two European Cups and I’m right here to win many extra.”
Requested if it was his determination to skip the ceremony, he added: “I simply do what the membership tells me, they requested me to remain away and I used to be calm.”
Madrid and Atletico have confronted one another within the knockout levels of the European Cup/Champions League in 5 earlier seasons (1958-59, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 – together with two finals), with Los Blancos progressing or profitable on all 5 events.