Vinicius Junior has responded to speculation regarding his future at Real Madrid after another inspired display in the Champions League in which he reached a century of goals for the club.
The Brazilian tormented Salzburg during Madrid’s 5-1 Champions League victory on Wednesday evening, scoring two sensational strikes and securing the Player of the Match award following a breathless performance.
Vinicius now has 15 goals and nine assists this season as he continues to dazzle for Los Blancos and he’s undoubtedly one of the best forwards in world football. His recent brace took his overall tally to 101 strikes with the reigning European and Spanish champions.
However, with the January transfer window in full swing, there have been reports linking the 24-year-old with an exit from the Santiago Bernabeu in the near future, with the Saudi Pro League still desperate to recruit the 2024 Ballon d’Or runner-up.
The cash offering from clubs in the Middle East would be immense, but Vinicius has reiterated his commitment to Madrid following Wednesday night’s rout.
“My future? Real Madrid!” said Vinicius after the whistle.
“101 goals with my dream club. I came as a child and being able to enter the history of this club makes me the happiest person in the world. Thanks to all my mates for helping me reach this number. Hala Madrid!”
Surprisingly critical of his own performance against Salzburg, the winger added: “I had the feeling that I didn’t have a good first half, with that card ruling me out of the next game.
“I think Rodrygo and [Jude] Bellingham deserved the MVP as well. I’m pleased with the win and the goals, even if I played badly.”
Victory against the Austrian side moved Madrid to 16th in the Champions League standings, securing them a place in the play-off round of the competition at the very least.
The defending champions could yet reach the top eight which would see them automatically qualify for the last 16, but they would almost certainly need to beat Brest in their final league phase encounter and hope that other results go their way.
