Vinicius Junior ‘signs new contract with Real Madrid until 2027 which includes a release clause of €1bn to prevent Saudi Arabian clubs from trying to sign him’
- Vinicus Junior has reportedly signed a new Real Madrid contract until 2027
- The winger’s new contract includes a staggering release clause of €1billion
- Vinicius has established himself as a key figure for Real and was given No 7 shirt
Vinicius Junior has reportedly signed a new contract with Real Madrid that will run until 2027.
The winger’s new deal includes a release clause of €1billion (£856million), which is designed to prevent Saudi Arabian clubs from attempting to sign him, as reported by AS.
It has been a lengthy process to get the Brazil international to sign a new deal, with talks having initially taken place in September last year.
However, the 22-year-old will remain at Real, where he has established himself as a hugely important player.
Since signing from Flamengo in 2018, Vinicius has played 225 times for Real and has scored 59 goals while he has provided 64 assists.
Vinicius Junior has signed a new contract with Real that will reportedly run until 2027
The winger’s new deal with Carlo Ancelotti’s team has a release clause of €1billion
Vinicius scored the winner against Liverpool in the Champions League final in 2022, and he has won the LaLiga title twice and the Copa del Rey once.
On the international stage he has been capped by Brazil 23 times and has scored thee goals.
After Karim Benzema’s departure to Al-Ittihad it is likely that there will now be even more responsibility on Vinicius’ shoulders at Real.
Vinicius’ status at the club was reflected by the fact that he was recently given the No 7 shirt following Eden Hazard’s departure.
Real Madrid have already signed Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in a high-profile deal, while forward Joselu has joined on loan from Espanyol.
Vinicius Junior has been rewarded with the No 7 shirt after five seasons at Real Madrid
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