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Real Madrid reach agreement in principle with superstar over renewal – report
As we approach the business end of the campaign, it is seemingly evident that Real Madrid have given up on their La Liga and are focusing more on the season ahead.
One of the key tasks for Los Blancos before the summer is to announce the contract renewal of Vinicius Jr., one of the club’s top players.
Real Madrid have been locked in contract talks with Vinicius for a while now, with the Brazilian’s hefty salary terms making it difficult for the two parties to reach an agreement.
However, a lot of progress has been made since the exit of Xabi Alonso and the two sides appear to be on the verge of finding a breakthrough.
Real Madrid reach agreement in principle
According to Florian Plettenberg, Real Madrid have reached an agreement in principle with Vinicius Jr. over his contract extension.
The Brazilian’s current deal at the Santiago Bernabeu expires in 2027, and the deal is set to secure his long-term future at the club.
While the Sky Sports journalist does add that final details are still yet to be sorted out, the agreement is in place and should be announced soon.
A report earlier this week had stated that Real Madrid are expected to announce the Vinicius renewal before the forward jets out to North America for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Plettenberg, meanwhile, adds that despite the contract extension, Kylian Mbappe will remain the highest earner at Real Madrid.
That means Los Blancos have not agreed to Vinicius’ initial proposal of being on the same pay scale as the French international. However, the club may have likely made some concessions as well, especially with the way the forward performed under Alvaro Arbeloa.
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Arsenal in contact with Real Madrid forward’s camp over potential transfer – report
Doubts about Rodrygo Goes’ long-term future at Real Madrid having been growing for some time.
The Brazilian’s situation had become uncomfortable over the past couple of seasons as he experienced a sudden decline in form. And, just when it seemed like he was about to turn things around, an ACL injury ruled him out in March earlier this year.
With Rodrygo now facing an extended spell on the sidelines, his recovery will be crucial. He is expected to return in December or January, and the club will monitor how he responds physically before determining what role he will play under Jose Mourinho.
Arsenal keeping tabs on Rodrygo
Now, according to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Arsenal are in contact with Rodrygo’s representatives over a potential future move.
The report states that the Gunners had already attempted to sign the Brazilian before his injury, and their interest has now resurfaced ahead of a possible move in the summer of 2027.
The Premier League champions had also explored the possibility of signing Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid this past summer, before he signed a new long-term contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Now, their attention seems to have switched Vinicius’ fellow Brazilian forward who is closing in on his return from the ACL rupture.
Real Madrid want to keep Rodrygo until the summer
As already reported, Rodrygo will not leave Real Madrid in January. The intention is for the winger to regain full fitness and become available to Mourinho for the second half of the season.
Real Madrid are not considering selling the former Santos wonderkid during the January transfer window.
Instead, the club intend to reassess his situation next summer, once he has had the opportunity to recover and demonstrate his form on the pitch.
The plan is to have the Brazilian fit and available for the second half of the campaign before making a final decision at the end of the season.
Rodrygo’s performances after returning from injury, together with Mourinho’s assessment of his role in the squad, will help determine what happens next.
Depending on those factors, Real Madrid could consider allowing him to leave or decide that he still has an important future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
For now, Arsenal’s interest remains a possibility to watch, but Real Madrid are focused on Rodrygo’s recovery rather than negotiating a January departure.
