Story byReal Madrid make superstar’s renewal top priority but agreement is still long way offMadrid UniversalThu, January 22, 2026 at 8:40 AM UTC·2 min readAccording to journalist Mario Cortegana in The Athletic, the atmosphere surrounding Vinicius Jr. has shifted noticeably following his standout performance against AS Monaco. Sources close to the Brazilian have confirmed that the display was described as ‘essential’, as it helped restore a sense of normality at a time when pressure around the player had been steadily building. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFor Real Madrid, securing Vinicius Jr’s future remains one of the club’s top priorities. However, despite that urgency, an agreement between the two parties is still a long way off, with discussions yet to reach a decisive stage. A standout displayOn the pitch, Vinicius delivered a performance that left little room for doubt about his importance. Against Monaco, he scored one goal, provided two assists, and played a decisive role in forcing an own goal during Madrid’s emphatic 6-1 victory. In total, he directly contributed to four of the six goals, producing one of his most complete performances of the season at a moment when scrutiny was at its highest. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhat made the night even more significant was the context surrounding it. Just days earlier, the Santiago Bernabeu crowd had once again expressed its frustration by booing the Brazilian. There is no positive update on Vinicius’ renewal yet.
