Ahead of next summer, one situation that Real Madrid will need to resolve as soon as possible is Vinicius Junior’s contract. The 24-year-old, whose future at the Bernabeu has been under the microscope over the last 12 months, sees his current deal expire in 2027, meaning that he will soon enter its final year.

Over the course of the summer, there were talks held between Real Madrid and Vinicius’ representatives, but these were without success. The club were not prepared to match the demands that had been set, which is why things have been on hold for a number of months.

This would entail that Vinicius’ future at Real Madrid is uncertain, but club officials do not see it that way. According to Diario AS, all parties involved expect an agreement to be reached, with negotiations now said to be “on track”.

Vinicius is happy at Real Madrid, despite his recent run-in with head coach Xabi Alonso. He sees himself staying at the Bernabeu for many years to come, which is why there is an expectation that an agreement on a new, long-term contract will be reached by next summer at the very latest.

Real Madrid officials consider Vinicius to be heritage player

The report notes that Vinicius is still viewed very favourably by the club’s hierarchy despite his recent outburst in El Clasico, with him being viewed as a heritage player. They would also be delighted for him to sign a new contract, making it all the more likely that an agreement will be found.

In the meantime, Vinicius is fully focused on Real Madrid’s on-field efforts. He wants to get back into his best form as soon as possible, and at the end of the season, he will almost certainly finalise the signing of his new contract.