The 26-year-old Brazil international had been linked with a move to English champions Arsenal.<\/p>\n
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Real Madrid have secured \u2060the \u2060future of Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr, extending his contract until \u2060June 2032, the Spanish giants announced, \u2060bringing an end to months of speculation over his future.<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old Brazil international has been \u200ca central figure in Real\u2019s attack in recent seasons and had been linked with a move to English champions Arsenal.<\/p>\n
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His previous contract was \u2060due to expire in \u2060June 2027.<\/p>\n
\u201cReal Madrid and Vinicius Jr have agreed to extend our player\u2019s \u2060contract, which now keeps him with the \u2060club through June \u206030, 2032,\u201d Real said in a statement on Thursday.<\/p>\n
\u201cVinicius has become one of the most \u200cimportant players during one of the most successful periods in \u200cour history.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since joining from Brazilian club Flamengo in 2018, Vinicius has scored 128 goals and registered 100 assists for Real.<\/p>\n
Spanish and British media had reported prolonged contract negotiations between the player and the club, while Arsenal were said to be monitoring the situation and exploring a potential move.<\/p>\n
The extension removes the prospect of Real losing one of their most valuable players \u2060on a free transfer.<\/p>\n
Vinicius also had a demanding summer with \u2060Brazil at the World Cup, where they were eliminated by Norway in the last 16.<\/p>\n
The forward has built an impressive trophy collection during his time in Madrid, winning two Champions League titles and three \u2060La Liga crowns among numerous other honours.<\/p>\n