Grêmio tie down academy top scorer until 2029, details | OneFootball

Grêmio has renewed Vini Ferraz’s contract until December 2029. At 18 years old, the forward earned more space in the club’s youth ranks and began attracting attention from the transfer market during the season. The extension comes amid the player’s rising value within the U-20 squad.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that the new contract sets a release clause of 40 million euros (R$240 million at the current exchange rate) for foreign clubs. Before the agreement, Vini Ferraz received an approach from Cruzeiro, but decided to stay with the Rio Grande do Sul club.

Vini Ferraz has been at Grêmio since he was eight

Vini Ferraz’s relationship with Grêmio began in childhood. The forward joined the club at the age of eight and progressed through the various youth levels until reaching the U-20 team. This season, the player started getting more opportunities with the side.

His development drew attention within the club itself and also sparked the interest of the Tricolor coaching staff. Vini Ferraz has been evaluated by Renato Portaluppi and could be used in the first team during the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship.

Vini Ferraz mainly plays on the wings. Among his characteristics are speed and finishing ability, attributes that helped increase his involvement in the team’s attacking play.

Cruzeiro made a move for the forward

Cruzeiro was one of the clubs that showed interest in Vini Ferraz. The move came during the period when the forward began gaining greater prominence in youth football this season.

The player, however, chose to continue at Grêmio. The decision was followed by a contract renewal, which extended his deal until December 2029 and established new financial protection for the club.

Grêmio keeps control over the future

The renewal extends Vini Ferraz’s contract just as the forward is beginning to attract attention outside the club. With a longer contract, Grêmio keeps the player tied to its development project and sets a financial benchmark for any potential international negotiations.

At 18, Vini is still in the process of transitioning from youth development to professional football. The next step will depend on the progress shown by the forward and the opportunities he receives within the club.

The next step will be the transition to the professional team

His performances for the U-20 side have put Vini Ferraz on the radar of Brazilian football, but the forward still needs to progress through the final stages of development before establishing himself in the squad coached by Renato Portaluppi.

The renewal until 2029 represents, at this moment, the main decision regarding the player’s future. Grêmio ruled out the possibility of losing the athlete after Cruzeiro’s approach and secured a long-term deal.

With the new release clause and the extended contract, Vini Ferraz begins a new chapter in his journey at the club he joined at the age of eight. His performances with the U-20 team and any eventual integration into the first team will be the next chapters of that journey.

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