Updated article (20:15) - What was reported during the day is now official.
Brazilian Vinicius Junior has extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2032.
"Vinicius Junior has become one of the most important players in one of the most successful periods in our history," Real Madrid said in a statement on Thursday night.
The Brazilian joined Real Madrid in July 2018, at the age of 18. In eight seasons with the Real shirt, he has played 375 matches, scoring 128 goals and winning 14 titles.
With Real Madrid, he has won two Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups, two European Super Cups, three Spanish titles, one Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups.
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"His contribution to all these trophies has been extraordinary due to his play, assists and goals, including those he scored in the last two Champions League finals that Real Madrid won 'Paris 2022' and 'London 2024'," the royal club further wrote.
Vinicius won the FIFA "The Best Player" award in 2024.
Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid reach agreement on new contract
Vinicius Junior has reached an agreement to extend his contract with Real Madrid.
The Spanish club is expected to soon make it official that they have reached an agreement with the Brazilian to extend his contract, writes "The Athletic".
The winger has one more year on his contract with Real.
Arsenal were willing to meet Vinicius' demands, but Real convinced the Brazilian to sign a new contract.
According to The Athletic, Vinicius will sign a six-year contract, although it is not known whether Real have met the Brazilian's demands.
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Vinicius has requested a salary of 30 million euros plus bonuses for the contract renewal.
Vinicius has played 375 games for Real since 2018.
