Real Madrid extends contract of Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior to 2027

MADRID: Real Madrid extended the contract of Vinícius Júnior on Tuesday, tying the Brazil forward to the club through the 2026-27 season.

Vinícius’ original contract was set to expire at the end of this season. Madrid did not reveal financial details, but Spanish media said the deal makes Vinícius the team’s highest-paid player and carries a buyout clause of 1 billion euros. ($1.06 billion).

“Improbably, but not impossible,” the 23-year-old Vinícius said on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Thank you president, fans, teammates and everyone who works at Real Madrid. Thank you family and friends. In the club of my dreams until 2027, fighting for more titles together.”