Vinicius Junior pledges long-term future to Real Madrid ahead of Bayern clash | OneFootball

Vinicius Junior has indicated that he intends to remain at Real Madrid for the long term, playing down speculation surrounding his future at the club.

The Brazilian forward, whose current contract runs until June 2027, said he expects to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu for many more years.

Vinicius has been linked with potential moves away from Madrid in recent months, particularly with his deal approaching the stage where he could negotiate with other clubs in the future.

However, the 25-year-old suggested there is no immediate concern regarding his situation.

“I hope I can stay for a long time,” Vinicius said when asked about his future. “We are very calm because I have the president’s trust.”

“At the right moment we will take care of the renewal because this is the club of my dreams.”

The Brazil international joined Real Madrid from Flamengo in 2018 and has since developed into one of the team’s most important attacking players.

He has scored 123 goals for the Spanish giants and played a key role in several of the club’s recent successes.

Despite his long-term commitment to Madrid, Vinicius acknowledged that the early part of the current season proved challenging under former head coach Xabi Alonso.

The forward admitted he struggled to find rhythm in the team during that period.

“I was playing matches but not many minutes,” Vinícius said. “It was difficult because every coach has his own methods and I did not connect the way he wanted.”

Alonso was dismissed in January following a difficult run of results and replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa.

Vinicius indicated that the change in management has helped restore his confidence.

“I hope I can continue with Arbeloa because I have a wonderful connection with him and he has always given me confidence,” he said.

The Brazilian forward also drew comparisons between Arbeloa’s approach and that of former Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Ancelotti coached Viiícius for several seasons before leaving the club to take charge of the Brazil national football team in 2025.

“Arbeloa has made it clear what he wants from me,” Vinicius explained. “I went a long time without scoring goals when I was not in the right mindset and I was very young.”

“But the best players always bounce back.”

Real Madrid are preparing for an important week in Europe as they host Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Vinicius is expected to play a central role as Madrid attempt to take a strong result into the return leg.