Vinicius swears love to Real: no Arabia, yes to renewal until 2029

Despite the huge offer coming from Saudi Arabia-which could have turned him into the highest-paid footballer in history-Vinicius Junior chose with his heart. Indeed, the Brazilian star player born in 2000 is ready to sign a contract renewal with Real Madrid until 2029, turning down a possible transfer that would have guaranteed him more than a billion euros in total.

The agreement is practically finalized: only a few details are missing for the official signing, which should come at the end of the season. The possibility of an extension until 2030 is not ruled out, a sign of total trust between the parties. Vinicius, after all, has never hidden his desire to stay in the Spanish capital for a long time, speaking openly about the love he feels for the club, the environment and the fans. “They all love me here, I couldn’t be in a better place,” he had declared last March.

Real Madrid, despite experiencing a complicated season between the elimination in the Champions League and the possible loss of the La Liga title, remains the staple in the young Brazilian’s career. Despite the disappointment of not winning the Ballon d’Or last season, Vinicius has chosen continuity and belonging, preferring the Blancos’ technical project to the petrodollars of the Middle East.

The new contract will guarantee the former Flamengo man a salary of more than 10 million net per season, but it is not the economic aspect that is weighing. For Vinicius, Real Madrid is home, and that is where he wants to build his future. The official announcement will come at the end of the season, but the message is already clear: Real and Vinicius will continue to walk together.