Vinicius Junior insisted that he would like to achieve 500 games with Real Madrid due to the renewed interest in his services from the Saudi Pro league.
The 1-0 victory on Wednesday against Real Sociedad, for whom he was the captain, was Vinicius’ 299. Appearance for Madrid, but how many others he will do was the subject of intensive speculation as civil servants from Saudi Arabia, who prepare to suggest a record-breaking transfer that would make Vinicius the most expensive player of all time.
At the beginning of this month it was reported that Vinicius Madrid’s opening offering had rejected a new contract in discussions, and later it was claimed that the stunning finances offered in the Middle East had influenced him.
The Telegraph State that Saudi officials are willing to offer over £ 200 million to lure Vinicius away this summer, and while Madrid has made it clear that you are not interested in the sale, you will leave the final decision to the 24-year-old.
If Vinicius’ latest comments are to be believed, he has no desire to look at a departure from Santiago Bernabeu.
“It is something very special to be able to play here for so long and to play my first game as a captain at the age of 24” Real Madrid TV. “It is very special for me and my family, after everything we went through to come here.
“It is different because they never imagine what will happen to them and I am happy to be able to enter [history] as captain of the best club in the world in the semi -finals of the trophy. I live it. It was something that I hadn’t even dreamed of. The 300th appearance will come in the next game, but I would like to write the 400th and 500th and in this club history. “
The talks about an expansion of Vinicius’ contract, which runs in 2027, continue to remain, and manager Carlo Ancelotti has made it clear that he is not concerned.