'My desire is to...' - Vinicius Junior breaks his silence on contract extension with Real Madrid

Vinicius Junior has acknowledged that he is negotiating a contract extension with Real Madrid. After the victory over Man City, the Brazilian winger stated that he hopes to extend his contract, which now expires in 2027. The Brazilian forward rejected the deal because he thought the club's offer did not adequately compensate him and he was hoping for better financial circumstances. 

The situation is further complicated by reports that Saudi Arabian officials have proposed an incredible five-year contract for €1 billion (£834 million), which has caused Vinicius Junior to reevaluate his long-term commitment to the Spanish powerhouses. "We are talking about a new contract. My desire is to stay here for a long time, and make history for Real Madrid." "I always want to stay longer and longer! I hope in the next few days we can resolve everything to stay for long time," he said. 

Despite the attraction of Saudi Arabia and PSG, Madrid is still well-positioned to keep Vinicius. He has long been regarded by club president Florentino Perez as a pillar of the squad, and the Brazilian may yet be considering an improved contract offer that would entice him to stay in the Spanish capital. 

Vinicius Junior wants to stay with Real Madrid

Vinicius is committed to aiding Madrid in their forthcoming Champions League matchup against Manchester City, despite the uncertainty surrounding his future. As he looks to guide Los Blancos to another European victory, the Brazilian will have the chance to remind everyone of his value to the team in the high-stakes round of 16 play-off match.

Even though Vinicius has a contract with the Santiago Bernabeu through June 2027, his agents have stated that unless Real Madrid sees his value, staying is not assured, particularly as the season enters its pivotal stage. The player's entourage is still in communication with the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sports, which supports the notion that a move to the Middle East is a real possibility.