Vinicius Junior Agrees New Real Madrid Deal
Winger commits to Bernabeu until 2032, ending Arsenal's reported pursuit for a 'statement move'.
Sarah Connor
Vinicius Junior has agreed to a new contract with Real Madrid.
The contract is expected to be signed soon, securing Vinicius Junior at the Bernabeu until 2032.
Arsenal had aggressively pursued Vinicius Junior in recent weeks.
The London club aimed to poach the winger, who held only one year remaining on his previous contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Interest surged as Vinicius Junior's contract negotiations with Real Madrid stalled, a significant gap initially separating the two sides' proposals for a new deal.
Vinicius Junior's camp indicated that Vinicius Junior’s camp, during these early discussions, demanded a proposal comparable to Kylian Mbappe’s.
However, Arsenal grew skeptical that a move for Vinicius Junior would materialize after Real Madrid shifted its stance to meet his desires.
The winger never truly committed to a move to Arsenal, despite the Gunners' ambitious pursuit.
Real Madrid also signed Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konaté, Marc Cucurella, and Denzel Dumfries during the summer transfer window.
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