A lot of guesswork about Vinícius Júnior

Will Vinícius Júnior extend his contract with Real Madrid or will the Brazilian international move to the Premier League? After months of negotiations without any apparent breakthrough, the contract talks are reportedly entering a decisive phase.

August 01, 2026

From: dpa/det

According to The Athletic Talks will take place again. As the Spanish Brand According to reports, Real Madrid have already informed their attacking midfielder that their latest contract offer is also their last. Neither a further pay increase nor further negotiations are planned.

This means: Either the 26-year-old extends his contract or Madrid is prepared to let Vinícius Junior go this summer. The Spanish club is determined to avoid a free transfer when his contract expires in the summer of 2027.

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The Brazilian is still considered a key player in the star-studded attack alongside Kylian Mbappé. Reports indicate that new Real Madrid coach José Mourinho is keen to work with him – but not at any cost. Furthermore, a potential signing of RB Leipzig's Yan Diomandé, who can play on both wings, would give Real Madrid additional options. Vinícius, who has been with Real since 2018, would no longer be the only option on the left wing.

At the same time, speculation about a transfer continues unabated. Most recently, several clubs from the English Premier League, including Arsenal, are said to have expressed interest in the 26-year-old. Telegraph It was reported that the Gunners were ready to offer Vinícius Júnior the most lucrative contract in the club's history.

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