Real Madrid are facing a delicate moment with one of their biggest stars, as uncertainty continues to surround the future of Vinícius Jr.
Despite his importance on the pitch and his status as one of the faces of the club, recent weeks have been uncomfortable for the Brazilian forward, both on and off the field. He has looked slightly out of sync at times, while the noise off the pitch has only grown louder, creating an atmosphere that has felt unusually tense for a player who has often defined Madrid’s biggest nights.
According to an update shared by Defensa Central, however, Vinícius has already communicated something crucial to the club hierarchy: he wants to stay “for many more years.”
A difficult time for Vinícius Jr
This clarity comes despite the difficult atmosphere Vinícius has been dealing with at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The winger has found himself at odds with sections of the Real Madrid fanbase, who have not held back in showing their frustration. He was booed during the match against Sevilla, and the same reaction followed last weekend against Real Betis.
It has been a challenging period for a player who has often carried the team in decisive moments, and the emotional weight of those reactions has been clear in recent performances. Even so, Vinícius has personally conveyed his intentions to Florentino Pérez during recent discussions.
Pérez is firmly in Vinícius Jr’ corner
Within the club, there is little doubt about where the president stands.
Pérez is considered one of Vinícius Jr strongest supporters and is determined to secure his long-term future in Madrid. While there has reportedly been some disappointment regarding certain aspects of the renewal process, the club understands the wider context.
From Madrid’s point of view, the player’s agent is simply pushing for the best possible deal — both for himself and his client — and that stance is seen as part of modern elite football negotiations rather than a sign of an imminent exit.
Chelsea rumours resurface after Saudi links
Speculation around Vinícius’ future intensified in recent hours following reports from the English media.
After months of rumours linking him with Saudi clubs, it was claimed that Chelsea were ready to submit a £135 million offer next summer. The story quickly gained traction online, partly because of the size of the number being mentioned and the idea that Premier League clubs could try to take advantage of uncertainty in the renewal talks.
However, it later emerged that Chelsea are not a realistic option, largely because they would be unable to meet Vinícius’ wage demands — a key detail that dramatically cools the idea of an actual deal.
The key deadline Madrid are working toward
Looking ahead, there are still six months until the summer of 2026, a point by which the club wants full clarity on the player’s intentions.
Vinícius’ current contract runs until 2027, and that timeline matters. If he maintains a stance of not renewing, Real Madrid may eventually feel forced to consider drastic options, including attempting to push through a sale rather than risk entering a dangerous contract situation.
That said, the most important message remains the one coming from inside the club: Vinícius is said to want to remain at the Bernabéu — and with Pérez personally backing him, the expectation is that Real Madrid will keep pushing hard to make renewal talks end on their terms.