Vinicius Junior Signs New Real Madrid Deal to 2032
Vinicius Junior: Arsenal target signs Real Madrid contract extension to end uncertainty over future
Summary: Vinicius Junior has signed a new six-year contract with Real Madrid, running until June 2032, ending speculation over a move to Arsenal. The Brazil winger had entered the final year of his previous deal, with Arsenal monitoring the situation closely. His relationship with manager Xabi Alonso and improved terms convinced him to stay.
Vinicius commits to Real Madrid future
Vinicius Junior has signed a new contract with Real Madrid, ending months of speculation over his future.
The Brazil international had entered the final year of his previous deal. Arsenal had been watching the situation closely, hoping talks would break down.
That has not happened. Vinicius has now committed to Real Madrid until 2032, a blow to Mikel Arteta's hopes of signing an elite left winger this summer.
Contract details
The new deal runs for six years, keeping Vinicius at the Santiago Bernabeu until 30 June 2032.
His previous contract had been due to expire in June 2027. Real Madrid had been negotiating an extension with the winger for well over a year.
Sky Sports News has been reporting for more than a week that Vinicius was set to stay. Real Madrid improved their contract offer during recent meetings with the player and his representatives, reportedly increasing his salary to around £18.5 million a year.
Background
Vinicius joined Real Madrid from Flamengo in July 2018, at the age of 18.
He has gone on to become one of the club's key players. In his time at the Bernabeu, he has made 375 appearances and scored 128 goals.
He has won 14 trophies with Real Madrid, including two Champions League titles, three La Liga titles and three Club World Cups. He scored in Real Madrid's Champions League final wins in 2022 and 2024.
Vinicius was named the Best FIFA Men's Player in 2024 and was voted Best Player of the 2023-24 Champions League. Arsenal had identified him as a target this summer, with talks over a Real Madrid extension appearing to stall at points during the process.
What happens next
Real Madrid are expected to formally announce the extension in the coming days.
Arsenal will now turn their attention to other options as they continue their search for a left winger this summer. The transfer window remains open, and Arteta's side are expected to explore alternative targets.
What this means
Vinicius staying at Real Madrid removes one of the summer's most talked-about transfer sagas.
For Arsenal, the focus now shifts elsewhere as they look to strengthen their attacking options before the window closes. For Real Madrid, it secures one of their most important players for the years ahead.
