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Real Madrid have secured the future of Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr, extending his contract until June 2032, the Spanish club announced on Thursday. The move brings an end to months of speculation over the 26-year-old's future, which had included reported interest from English champions Arsenal.
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Al Jazeera reported the contract extension, noting that Vinicius's previous deal was due to expire in June 2027. The announcement was made in a club statement, which described Vinicius as "one of the most important players during one of the most successful periods in our history."
In a separate report, Al Jazeera focused on Vinicius's early days under new coach Jose Mourinho, highlighting the player's upbeat assessment of pre-season training despite ongoing uncertainty about his future. That report, published before the contract announcement, noted that Vinicius was in the final year of his contract and that Spanish and British media had reported negotiations between the player and the club, with Arsenal exploring a potential transfer.
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According to Al Jazeera, Vinicius Jr's contract with Real Madrid has been extended until June 2032, with his previous contract due to expire in June 2027. The same outlet reported that Vinicius has scored 128 goals and registered 100 assists for Real Madrid since joining from Brazilian club Flamengo in 2018.
Al Jazeera also reported that Jose Mourinho has returned as Real Madrid coach. Prior to the extension announcement, Al Jazeera reported that Vinicius Jr was linked to Arsenal and Manchester United. The earlier report also stated that Vinicius was in the final year of his Real Madrid contract, though this was subsequently superseded by the club's announcement of the extension.
Vinicius, who was Brazil's top scorer at the World Cup with four goals, had a busy summer with the national team, which was eliminated in the last 16. He has won two Champions League titles and three La Liga crowns during his time at Real Madrid.