Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has committed his future to the club by signing a new four-year contract extension, keeping him at the Spanish giants until the summer of 2027. The Brazilian forward, who joined Real Madrid from Flamengo in 2017 at the age of 16, has already made a significant impact, featuring in over 235 games and scoring 62 goals for the club. Vinicius’ achievements include winning the Socrates Award at the recent Ballon d’Or ceremony, which recognized his charitable and social activism work.
Real Madrid announced the contract extension on their official website, emphasizing Vinicius’ influential role within the team. They highlighted his pivotal goal in the 2022 UEFA Champions League final, securing the club’s 14th European Cup, as well as his recognition as the Golden Ball recipient at the 2022 Club World Cup, where Real Madrid emerged victorious, clinching their eighth world trophy in history. Vinicius expressed his delight on X (formerly Twitter), describing Real Madrid as his dream club and expressing his eagerness to win more titles together.
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Former Chelsea player Didier Drogba, speaking at the Ballon d’Or event, praised Vinicius for his efforts in combating racism and called upon football authorities and governments to take decisive action in eradicating racism not only in stadiums but also worldwide. Drogba expressed solidarity with Vinicius and emphasized the need for real change to create a world free from discrimination.