 "Vinicius Jr 'happy' at Real Madrid, wants to renew contract as soon as possible")
Amid reports that the Saudi Pro League is preparing a mega £200 million deal for Vinicius Jr, the Real Madrid forward has said that he is happy at the Spanish club and wants to renew his contract with the La Liga side as soon as possible.
It has been reported that the Saudi Pro League is ready to offer a record £200 million (approximately €235 million) transfer deal to Real Madrid to bring Vinicius Jr to the Middle East. The Saudi league, which is backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), wants one of the biggest footballers in the world to join them , and if the move works out, Vinicius could play for Al Hilal.
Vinicius, who joined Real in 2018, has won the Spanish top-flight league three times with the club, apart from two Champions League and two Club World Cup titles.
Vinicius wants to renew Real Madrid contract soon
He has scored 102 goals for Real in all competitions, and made his 300th appearance for the club in Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Real Betis.
“I am very calm because my contract lasts until 2027 and I hope to renew my contract as soon as possible because I am happy here,” Vinicius told a press conference on Monday, ahead of Tuesday’s derby with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League’s round of 16.
Reuters reported last month that Real were close to agreeing a contract extension with Vinicius.
“I am living the dream of playing with the best players in the world, the best coach, the best president, the best fans. Here everybody loves me so much. I couldn’t be in a better place,” Vinicius added.
Vinicius, who won the FIFA men’s player of the year award for 2024, said it was his childhood dream to succeed at Real.
“Now I have managed to make it to here, I am writing my story,” the 24-year-old said.
“I have won but I can still win much more and make it into the history of the club. That is very complicated because many good players have been here, legends, and I want to be just like them.”
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