Spanish media reported on 22/11 that Vinicius Junior had reached an agreement to extend his contract with Real Madrid until summer 2031. His previous contract was set to expire in summer 2027, but negotiations for an extension had faced repeated difficulties. Immediately following these reports, Vinicius deleted the phrase "Real Madrid player" from his bios on social media platforms X and Instagram. While he retained profile pictures linked to the club, this deletion suggests a potential new disagreement between the two sides. Spanish media has not yet provided a reason for Vinicius's action.

Vinicius deleted information about Real from his personal page. Photo: screenshot

Real Madrid views the 25-year-old Brazilian star as an important asset. The club's management trusts the value he brings, but strictly adheres to its long-standing principle: "the club always above all." This policy guided the nearly 9-month negotiation process. Vinicius's representatives understood and accepted the limits set by Real Madrid.

According to Diario AS, recent tensions surrounding the Brazilian player's future have subsided due to improved mutual understanding. The international break, coupled with support from coach Carlo Ancelotti, helped Vinicius achieve a stable mindset after a sensitive period. An incident during El Clasico, where he was substituted, caused internal tension. However, Vinicius and coach Xabi Alonso directly discussed the matter to clarify their views. Real appreciated their swift resolution, which restored a positive atmosphere within the team.

Sources indicate that a previous entanglement, which emerged after the FIFA Club World Cup, is also nearly resolved. Vinicius understands his position at Bernabeu and recognizes that impulsive moments will not affect his long-term career.

Real consistently avoids allowing key players to enter their final season without a contract extension. Vinicius's situation is no exception, as the club risks losing the star for free. Conversely, Real could secure over 100 million USD if Vinicius were sold in 1/2026. During negotiations, Vinicius presented no special professional demands, only expressing his desire to play in his preferred position. This preferred position, however, also suits Kylian Mbappe, another increasingly important star for the team.