Vinícius Jr. Sounds Alarm Bells at Real: "I'm in No Rush to Renew, I Have a Contract Until 2027"

Vinícius Júnior addressed his future at Real Madrid in an interview with Caze TV Oficial, assuring fans he's calm about remaining at the club. The Brazilian forward emphasized that renewing his contract, which runs until 2027, isn't an immediate priority.

"I'm in no rush to renew; I have a contract until 2027. So, we have a lot to discuss, and Real has a lot to discuss with us," stated the player, who also highlighted his strong relationship with president Florentino Pérez.

"The club is calm, and I am calm. The president trusts me, and I trust him. That's all there is to it; we just have to wait and live each day, each moment, and enjoy the best club in the world," he underlined.

The Brazilian international confessed he never imagined playing for another club, reinforcing his desire to stay in Madrid for many years: "I've never imagined myself outside of Real Madrid. I truly enjoy every moment I spend here because it's my dream club. Now I'm one of the team captains. Despite being so young, it's a significant achievement that rarely happens in history. I want to stay here my whole life." However, the prospect of entering the new season with only one year left on his contract is a concern at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Regarding Real Madrid's season, their second consecutive without winning titles, Vini Jr. offered a critical analysis. "We opened up a seven-point lead early in the league, but it's a long season, and Barcelona knows how to play the competition very well. We ended up faltering in games we couldn't afford to lose," he lamented, pointing to home defeats as decisive.

"You lose those points, and the gap widens; the other team gains confidence, and you lose yours. We hope next season will be better than the previous two. These are my first two seasons without titles. We have to bounce back and be champions. Real Madrid always returns to the top," he reinforced.

Vinícius also touched on topics concerning the Brazilian national team, specifically Neymar's call-up for the World Cup after a period of absence: "I spoke with Neymar during every call-up, and he always said: 'Ancelotti hasn't called me again. I'm very sad.' But I told him that the mister trusted him," he recounted.

"Ney is our idol; I've always had a lot of affection for him. I'm happy for him. After the injuries, after suffering so much, he can return to the national team and have one last opportunity with an excellent group," he added.

Finally, Vini Jr. shared an anecdote about young Endrick's anxiety before the World Cup call-up: "He was always bothering me, asking if he was going, if he wasn't... I told him: 'Relax, man. You're going, you'll be there with us.' He's very young, and playing in his first World Cup at 19 isn't something everyone achieves."