Real Madrid and Brazilian star player Vinicius Jr has revealed what he thinks following interest from big money clubs coming for him. The player says he is “living the dream” at Real Madrid and wants to sign a new deal with the La liga champions.
The Brazil forward, 24, has two years left on his current contract and is rumoured to be a transfer target for the Saudi Pro League. Speaking about the concerns from Saudi Pro league side he said: “I am very calm because my contract lasts until 2027 and I hope to renew my contract as soon as possible because I am happy here.”
Vinicius Jr also said: “I am living the dream of playing with the best players in the world, the best coach, the best president, the best fans. Here everybody loves me so much. I couldn’t be in a better place.”
Vinicius left Flamengo to join Real in 2018 and has won three La Liga titles and the Champions League twice. Real Madrid continue the defence of their European crown on Tuesday, when they host neighbours Atletico. It is the first leg of their last-16 tie, and Vinicius goes into the game with 102 goals from 300 appearances for Madrid.
He said: “My child dream was to make it here,” he added. “Now I have managed to make it to here, I am writing my story.” “I have won but I can still win much more and make it into the history of the club. That is very complicated because many good players have been here, legends, and I want to be just like them.”
The player was asked why he missed the last Ballon d’Or ceremony and he said: “I did what the club told me to do. The club asked me to stay in Madrid so I calmly stayed and now we wait for the next one.” He also said he never dreamt about winning the Ballon d’Or.
He however said because he came close to wining it. it left an impression on him. Vini said: “I am going to have many chances to win other awards and silverware with this club which is more important. I have won two Champions Leagues so far and I am here to win many more.”
