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Real Madrid to announce €150 million-rated superstar’s renewal imminently
Despite his humble beginnings, Vinicius Jr has overcome innumerable challenges and developed into a leading figure at Real Madrid, the club of his dreams.
While Real Madrid endured a tumultuous 2022/23 campaign where they were unable to compete for all trophies, the ascending trajectory of Vinicius has been one of the few positives to take away.
With such growing prominence over the years, Jose Felix Diaz of MARCA has come out to claim that Real Madrid are very clear that Vinicius is the face of the franchise and they want to make it very clear to everyone.
The report also states that the South American sensation has already renewed his contract last year, and an official announcement is set to arrive in the coming days.
Vinicius seems to have no end to his growth. With the Brazilian as the major protagonist of the project, Carlo Ancelotti has played a crucial role in helping the player break out of his shell. The Italian will now provide the former Flamengo ace the starring role at Real Madrid starting next season.
Following Karim Benzema’s unexpected departure and the uncertainty that looms over the Kylian Mbappe saga, the Merengues are certain that Vinicius is the right man to carry the project forward.
Vinicius, whose market value stands at €150 million, has attained a position that is only granted to the selected. Real Madrid are aware of the quality the 22-year-old possesses and believe he still has more to offer. Additionally, it is impossible to ignore the media’s clear influence on his increasing public image.
While on the field, Vinicius has been responsible for countless breathtaking moments, off the pitch, he has also transformed into a public icon.
He has developed into a commercial and ideological symbol working hand in hand with Nike, a business with which he has had a legal dispute but which has been abandoned. He has achieved this to the point where he is currently the face of the fight against racism.
At Real Madrid, they strongly want him to be the side’s offensive captain for the future. The 22-year-old has already been tipped to win the Ballon d’Or in the future by former footballers while he has also been handed the iconic No. 7 shirt for the upcoming season.
Journalist Arancha Rodriguez has claimed that Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz played the Las Palmas game with a dislocation in his right shoulder, which actually happened last Sunday during the derby match against Atletico Madrid.
The news was later confirmed by the forward’s father, Sufiel Abdekalder, who told The Athletic, “Yes [he had dislocated shoulder], but we didn’t want it to be public. Our 100% focus was on the match.”
The former AC Milan loanee started his first game of the season and it was his goal that marked the beginning of Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Las Palmas.
The 24-year-old was later replaced in the 57th minute but by then, the Los Blancos had already established a two-goal lead.
“I’m so proud, you can’t describe the feeling, it’s something unique. I can only thank the fans because I’ve had an incredible welcome. I’m very happy to be here and play for this badge,” the forward said after the game.
Special outing for Diaz
The Las Palmas game was the first time that Diaz started a game for Real Madrid.
The versatile attacking midfielder found himself among the five alterations made by Carlo Ancelotti following the disheartening derby performance against Atletico Madrid last Sunday, a game where Diaz was only introduced in the 70th minute.
The 24-year-old seized the opportunity with both hands, scoring the opening goal in what was a comfortable outing for the team.
Given the competition at hand, Diaz has been forced to settle for substitute appearances this season but fans have witnessed his unwavering dedication during this time.
The love he received from the Madrid supporters was shown when he was substituted during the second half.
While it is unlikely that his run in the first-team will continue, especially since Vinicius Jr. has now returned, the 24-year-old must continue to keep his head on the ground and work towards achieving the common goal this season.
