Mansion Sports – After undergoing a period of approximately 18 months that was relatively unremarkable by his own high standards, Vinicius Junior has returned to his best form in recent weeks.

He has scored six goals in his last five matches with Real Madrid, while his overall contribution on the field has also experienced a significant improvement.

This resurgence in performance has come at a crucial moment, considering that Vinicius is now entering the final 18 months of his contract with Real Madrid.

In negotiations that took place in 2025, both parties failed to reach an agreement, resulting in discussions being postponed until the end of the season. This situation has opened the door for interested clubs, including Manchester City.

Nevertheless, Vinicius’ primary priority is to remain at Real Madrid, and this is also in line with the club’s wishes.

There had previously been doubts among members of the board of directors regarding the steps that should be taken to ensure that the 25-year-old player signs a new contract.

However, according to a report by Diario AS, a general consensus has now been reached internally within the club regarding the importance of retaining him.

Real Madrid are reportedly continuing to maintain regular communication with Vinicius’ representatives, and there is confidence that an agreement will be reached at the appropriate time.

With alignment in stance from all parties, there are no significant obstacles anticipated that would prevent the Brazilian international from extending his tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu beyond 2027.

Vinicius Prioritizes Focus on the Pitch

Further discussions are most likely to take place closer to the summer, as Vinicius is currently fully concentrated on helping Real Madrid achieve success in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.

In addition, he will also face the FIFA World Cup schedule in June/July, which could potentially result in negotiations being delayed again until close to the start of the following season.

Despite the possibility of such delays, there remains strong confidence that Vinicius will ultimately sign a new contract, even if the situation results in his remaining deal having less than 12 months left before a formal agreement is reached.