Vinicius Jr. breaks silence on Real Madrid’s future, signing after dominant Champions League display

Vinicius Junior returned to his best form on Tuesday evening AS Monacoleading Real Madrid to a crushing 6-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu with one goal and two assists. After a statement performance in the UEFA Champions League, the brazilian winger broke his silence on his future at The whiteswith his contract expiring in less than 18 months.

In addition to his problems on the pitch in recent months, Vinicius’ contract situation has also become one of the main reasons why frustration has increased among Real Madrid supporters. That tension was clearly visible in the previous match against Levante the winger was booed at the Bernabéu, with cameras capturing him visibly emotional as the reaction unfolded.

However, after providing two assists to Kylian Mbappe And Franco MastantuonoIn addition to scoring in the 63rd minute, Vinícius once again showed the quality that earned him the 2024 FIFA The Best award. His performance was recognized by both the fans and the competition itself, as was he named Man of the Matchalthough questions remain about its long-term future.

Speak with TNT Sports Brazil after the match and after weeks of criticism, Vinícius expressed his commitment to the club: “All I can do is be on the field: go out there and give the maximum. Technically I won’t always be at my best, but I will always give everything for the team.“

The Brazilian then spoke candidly about the distinction between media attention and fan criticism, while making it clear he was keen to remain in politics. Real Madrid. “The press can say whatever they want, and the fans understand that they have the right to criticize me. The past year has not been easy for me; I couldn’t play the way I wanted. But I want to stay here for a long time”, he added.

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With his current contract running until June 2027 and reports suggesting he is looking for a salary increase that would make him one of the club’s top earners, Vinícius also addressed the possibility of an extension: “People also talk a lot about my contract extension, but I still have one year left on my contract and we are very calm about that. I trust the president, he trusts me. We have a very good relationship and at the right time we will arrange everything. There is no rush at all.”

Vinicius and the impact of the fans

As Vinícius noted, the criticism from the local media does not worry him the reaction of Real Madrid supporters has clearly had an impact on the Brazilian, who was publicly supported by Mbappé during a recent press conference. The France star emphasized unity within the squad, and Vinicius’ standout performance against Monaco seemed to boost both his own morale and that of the team.

Vinícius also addressed the recent turbulence surrounding the club, including the dismissal of Xabi Alonso and the takeover of Álvaro Arbeloa as head coach: “This performance means a lot, considering everything I’ve been through these past few days…the coaching change, losing the final (from the Spanish Super Cup)eliminated from the Copa del Rey. Playing for the biggest club in the world comes with very high expectations.“

The winger then reflected on the fans’ reaction while highlighting the support he has received from his teammates. “Sometimes we don’t understand the boos, but we know the size of this club and the players we have here. They have given me a lot of support in recent matches. I’m human too. I get upset by what people say, but every two or three days we have another chance to prove ourselves,concluded Vinicius.