The Spanish website 'Defensa Central' reported that Real Madrid has become optimistic about reaching an agreement with Brazilian star Vinicius Junior to renew his contract this year.

Vinicius's current contract expires in the summer of 2027, and the player was close to extending his contract earlier, before negotiations stalled due to his high financial demands alongside a noticeable decline in his performance.

The report confirmed that the atmosphere within the club has recently improved between the two parties, and there is a mutual desire for the player to continue as part of Real Madrid's future project.

It is worth noting that previous media reports indicated that clubs in the Saudi league showed interest in signing Vinicius if negotiations with Real Madrid fail.