Vinicius is happy at the Santiago Bernabéu. He wants to continue playing for Real Madrid and therefore extend his contract, which expires on 30 June 2027. Real Madrid and its management also want the Brazilian to remain at the club beyond that date. Both sides are clear about each other’s intentions. Recent conversations have taken place, and a solution is moving towards a final agreement, the same agreement that seemed close last February but never materialised, contributing to a tense summer at times.
Real Madrid’s management considers Vinicius a key asset. They have no doubt about his value, though they also maintain that the club is always above any individual player. The Brazilian has accepted this from the start of the now lengthy negotiations, which have been ongoing for nine months. Extending a contract that expires in a season and a half has been on the table for some time, always within the club’s established guidelines, a policy consistently demonstrated in recent years.
The noise of the previous weeks, as well as the usual attention that surrounds Vinicius, has taken a different direction thanks to this mutual understanding. His ten days with the national team, under the protective influence of Carlo Ancelotti, once again served as a calming and positive buffer in a delicate situation. The atmosphere created by the well-known substitution in the Clásico did not affect the meetings held in recent weeks. It is true that the incident during the Real Madrid versus Barcelona match caused some nerves within the club, but Xabi Alonso and the striker spoke to clarify their positions, and the club welcomed the solution that restored harmony between coach and player.
As this outlet reported, the complex situation surrounding the renewal after the Club World Cup has been gradually resolved thanks to the willingness of both parties. Vinicius knows his place is at Real Madrid, something that goes far beyond isolated flashpoints or the temperament that can emerge when he is under intense pressure. His week with his national teammates helped restore his confidence and put recent events firmly in the past. It is true that Vinicius seems to display his best side when in Brazil.
Both the player’s entourage and the Real Madrid hierarchy understand that an agreement would silence rumours and open a period of stability and calm, benefiting the player, the squad, and the club on sporting, social, and economic levels. The agreement would remove all uncertainty and prevent any prospect of entering the final year of a contract without renewal, something Real Madrid avoids with key figures such as the former Flamengo player.
Vinicius has never imposed sporting conditions beyond expressing his preferences regarding his position on the pitch. He has rediscovered his form, and his performances have begun to flow freely again. He knows he is in the best environment to continue his career, even if other major clubs remain interested.
His relationship with his Real Madrid teammates has not changed. They know his ability and understand his personality. His apology in the dressing room was well received, and although no one doubted his commitment, it was seen as a positive and appreciated gesture. Supporters also publicly forgave him, and everyone at Valdebebas welcomed the restored harmony.