After Benfica-Real Madrid row, Merengues plan Vinícius Júnior’s future | OneFootball

Real Madrid is preparing to ensure the continuity of Vinícius Júnior, with talks for a contract renewal advancing strongly after weeks of uncertainty about the winger's future. The club's management and the player have intensified their dialogue, with the possibility of extending the contract beyond 2027.

The outcome of this negotiation comes after a turbulent period, including reports of dissatisfaction with the previous technical management and stalled contract negotiations in the past. However, both sides assure that the relationship has changed in tone, paving the way for an agreement that seemed unlikely a few months ago.

Benfica, meetings which were also marked by a controversial accusation of racism involving Gianluca Prestianni and the Brazilian.

In the first-leg match in Lisbon, the winger reported that the Eagles' player had directed a racist insult at him after celebrating a goal, leading to the interruption of the match and the opening of a disciplinary process by UEFA. The Argentine was provisionally suspended by the European entity and is under investigation.

Despite the tense atmosphere surrounding these episodes, Real Madrid has moved forward with the contractual plan with Vinícius Jr. A source cited by the newspaper 'As', who chose to remain anonymous, assures that the relationship is "better than ever," to such an extent that a new contract is expected to be signed in the coming weeks.

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