'Real Striker' Vinicius Junior chose to stay in Real Madrid after dispelling the sweet temptation of astronomical oil money.
Citing Spanish media Marca and others, the British daily Daily Mail reported on the 23rd (Korea time) that Vinicius has decided his future in Real Madrid with an offer of 5-year-£830 million (1.57 trillion won) from Saudi Arabia.
Vinicius, the 24-year-old Brazilian international striker, has scored 105 goals and 79 assists so far this season after moving from Flamenco to Real Madrid for £38m when he was 18, lifting 14 trophies, including two Champions League wins for Real Madrid. During this time, Vinicius also grew into one of the best players in the world. However, media and fans have been keenly interested in his future in recent months ahead of the expiration of his contract in the summer of 2027. Earlier this year, there were rumors that the Saudi Arabian League offered him an astronomical amount of £830 million for five years and that he could be an ambassador for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, and that Real Madrid's offer to renew the contract was rejected. However, Spanish media Marca reported that `Vinícius will dispel this speculation by extending his contract with Real Madrid.' 'The contract between Vinicius and Real is set to be extended until 2030, and the contract is almost finalized' It is understood that both Real and Vinicius are on the same page about the future, and Real Madrid are convinced it is only a matter of time before they sign a new contract before the end of the season.
In February, after being asked about his future and future during the Saudi Rumer scandal, Vinicius said: "I'm under contract until 2027, but I've always said I want to play here for a long time and make history and be loved by fans with the chairman, all the players and the coaching staff," he replied. "I hope that all negotiations will be resolved in the next few days so that I can stay here longer" he said, expressing his hope to stay. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti also responded to reporters' questions during the period, saying, `I'm tired of the topic, but I'm not worried. Vinicius looks happy here and we are happy with him. It is not a topic to discuss here. Vinicius is not talking about anything like that at all. All I can tell you is that he's happy here, he's doing a good job, he wants to make history for the club. As always, I see Vinicius wanting to do better," he said, adding cold water to the Saudi rumor.
Meanwhile, the news of Vinicius's renewal came at a time when Vinicius and Real Madrid were struggling at the end of the season. Real (69 points) is in second place, seven points behind Barcelona (76 points), its lifelong rival in La Liga, with six games remaining. In the quarterfinals of the European Champions League, he was defeated by Arsenal and suffered defeat. The final of the doomed Copadelay in Seville at 5 a.m. on the 27th (Korea time) is also expected to face archrival Barcelona, but considering the relative slump in recent months, there are many predictions that Ancelotti will break up with Real after the end of the season. Vinicius, who narrowly missed last year's Ballon d'Or award, has scored 20 goals in 46 games this season, but did not show any significant impact in the first and second leg of the quarterfinals against Arsenal in the European Champions League.
Reporter Jeon Young-ji sky4us@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
