Overview
- AS reports the agreement is described by club sources as close to "already closed," with Yahoo Sports and Football España also saying talks are on track.
- Vinicius is under contract until 2027, and the extension would secure a longer stay after roughly nine months of negotiations.
- The player’s reaction to being substituted in El Clásico was addressed in a subsequent talk with Xabi Alonso, with the matter said to be resolved.
- Earlier claims of a breakdown, a €150m–€200m price tag, and openness to a sale are now being contradicted by multiple renewal-focused reports.
- Manchester United links include a report of potential sponsor funding for a bid, which remains unverified, while Fabrizio Romano has downplayed any Chelsea move.