Vinicius Junior has told his representatives that he wants to remain at Real Madrid, making clear that he would consider leaving the club only if he believed they no longer wanted him.
The Brazil forward’s position has helped move negotiations over a new contract towards a final agreement, despite talks having become complicated by disagreements over the financial details of the proposed deal.
According to Brazilian newspaper Globo, Vinicius delivered a direct message during the discussions over his future: “I will only leave Real Madrid if I feel they don’t want me. This is my club.”
The statement underlined the player’s attachment to Real Madrid, where he has developed into one of the leading figures in world football. It also indicated that his priority has been to continue his career at the Santiago Bernabeu rather than pursue a move elsewhere.
The negotiations have lasted for several months, with the two sides unable to initially reach agreement on a number of elements. Among the issues under discussion were the value of the signing-on bonus and clauses linked to performance.
Vinicius’ current contract is due to expire in June 2027. That timetable has increased the pressure on Real Madrid to resolve the situation, with the club keen to avoid the possibility of losing one of its most important players without a transfer fee after only one more season.
However, reports say the Brazilian has not demanded changes to his image rights as part of the renewal. They also indicate that his financial requests were not the main factor behind his stance during the talks.
Instead, Vinicius is said to have focused on his desire to stay with Real Madrid, the club he regards as his home. That position helped narrow the differences between the player and the club and contributed to the two parties reaching a final agreement.
His message to his agents therefore became a significant moment in the negotiations. While the financial terms had created difficulties, the player’s intention was presented as straightforward: he wanted to remain at Real Madrid and saw no reason to consider a departure while the club continued to value his presence.
The latest development provides clarity over the direction of his future as Real Madrid works to secure the continuation of a player who has become central to the team. Vinicius’ willingness to stay has allowed the discussions to progress after months of uncertainty, with the remaining focus placed on completing the renewal terms.
For the forward, the determining issue was not a desire to leave or a demand for changes beyond the contract itself. His only stated reason for considering an exit would be the belief that Real Madrid no longer wanted him.