Overview
- Reporting from The Athletic indicates the club views his renewal as a top priority, yet talks remain far from agreement due to financial differences and have not reached a decisive stage.
- After the 6-1 win over Monaco, Vinícius said he wants to remain for a long time, trusts Florentino Pérez and feels no urgency to renew, with his current contract running to 2027.
- Agent Federico Pena was seen at the Bernabéu during the Monaco match, a sighting widely read as a signal talks could restart, though no breakthrough has been reported.
- Vinícius delivered a man-of-the-match display against Monaco, scoring, providing multiple assists and being directly involved in four goals, which eased immediate pressure around his form.
- He acknowledged recent whistles at the Bernabéu had hurt and denied any role in Xabi Alonso’s dismissal, while separate media reports link Manchester City and Chelsea, including an unverified €150m claim.