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Vinicius Jr to Arsenal transfer saga reaches conclusion as Real Madrid star strikes agreement
Aug 06 2026 17:47 · By Daniel Marsh/Senior Sports Reporter · 17 Reads
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Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid have reached an agreement in principle over a new contract for the attacker, bringing an end to Arsenal's pursuit of the Brazil international.
Speculation over Vinicius' future has been rife in recent months with the player's current contract expiring next summer and numerous reports indicating that he and the club were apart by some distance in negotiations.
Arsenal's interest in the multi-time Champions League winner emerged amid that uncertainty, with the Premier League champions ready to go all out to clinch a statement signing.
But The Athletic report that Vinicius and Real Madrid have now reached an agreement over a new contract following a meeting on Wednesday.
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