Vinicius Jr has extended his contract with Real Madrid, and he’ll stay with the club until 2027.
The 23-year-old forward has become one of the world’s top players, scoring 63 goals in 235 games, including the game-winning goal in the 2022 Champions League final. He was the sixth in the Ballon d’Or voting, with Lionel Messi winning the award.
In addition to his football achievements, Vinicius Jr received the Socrates Award for his humanitarian work in impoverished areas of Brazil.
He has also been a target of racist abuse during his time in Spain and, in his acceptance speech, he expressed his commitment to fighting against discrimination.
He emphasized the importance of continuing this battle so that people can experience less suffering from racism.