Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior agree contract extension to 2032
Vinicius Jr is a very famous soccer player from Brazil who plays for a big Spanish team called Real Madrid.
Some people thought Vinicius might leave Real Madrid to play for another team called Arsenal.
But now Real Madrid and Vinicius have agreed that he will stay with the club for a long time, until the year 2032.
Vinicius joined Real Madrid in 2018 from his old team in Brazil, Flamengo.
Since then, he has played 375 games, scored 128 goals, and helped his teammates score 100 times.
He has helped Real Madrid win many big trophies, including the Champions League twice and the Spanish league three times.
Real Madrid says Vinicius is one of the most important players in the club's history.
The club has also hired a new coach, Jose Mourinho, and signed several new players for the new season.
One of the new players is a young star from Ivory Coast named Yan Diomande.
Fans are excited to see what Vinicius and his team will do next.
Vinicius Jr has agreed a six-year contract extension keeping him at Real Madrid until June 30, 2032.
The deal ends months of transfer speculation linking the Brazilian winger with Premier League champions Arsenal.
Since joining from Flamengo in July 2018, Vinicius has made 375 appearances, scoring 128 goals with 100 assists.
His Real Madrid trophy haul includes 14 titles, spanning two Champions League crowns and three LaLiga titles.
He will play under returning coach José Mourinho, with the club also signing 19-year-old Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a reported 140 million euros.
- Who
- Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid's 26-year-old Brazilian winger, and Real Madrid's club management.
- What
- Vinicius Jr agreed a contract extension tying him to Real Madrid until June 30, 2032, ending speculation over a move to Arsenal.
- When
- Announced on Thursday; his previous contract was due to expire in June 2027.
- Where
- Madrid, Spain — home of Real Madrid, who compete in LaLiga and European competitions.
- Why
- To retain one of the club's most valuable players and avoid losing him for free after prolonged contract negotiations.
- Player
- Vinicius Jr
- Club
- Real Madrid
- Age
- 26
- Contract until
- June 30, 2032 (previous deal ran to June 2027)
- Joined Real Madrid
- July 2018, from Flamengo
- Record at Real Madrid
- 128 goals and 100 assists in 375 matches
- Trophies
- 14 titles, including two Champions League and three LaLiga crowns
- New coach
- José Mourinho (second spell)
