Amidst his re-election campaign for Real Madrid president, Florentino Pérez addressed the future of Vinicius Junior, whose current contract with the 'Blancos' expires in 2027. The club supremo firmly backed the Brazilian winger, going as far as to state that fans booing him from the stands "are simply not true Real Madrid supporters."
"There's still time (for a renewal). I hope he stays with us forever. Vinicius helped us win the last two Champions League titles and is deeply connected to the club. Those who don't like him are simply not Real Madrid fans. There are some who boo him at the Bernabéu, but they are mistaken. They believe what they read in some newspapers and are misled," Pérez commented, as quoted by "Sports Illustrated."
The club president added: "Vinicius is a huge star, and I would be happy if he continues to be with us forever. Everything being said about him demanding excessively high sums is untrue. If he doesn't wish to stay, he is free to leave. I won't force him into anything. Money isn't the most important thing for us; it never has been."