Vinicius Jr Nears Real Madrid Contract Extension, Diomande Transfer Advances

Real Madrid Close In on New Vinicius Jr Contract as Diomande Deal Nears Completion
Talks have progressed positively, with an agreement expected soon.
Madrid have also agreed a deal to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.

Real Madrid are increasingly confident of securing Vinicius Junior’s long term future after making significant progress in negotiations over a new contract for the Brazilian forward.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Talks between the Spanish giants and the player’s representatives have gathered pace in recent days, with both sides reportedly moving closer to reaching an agreement.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Real Madrid are optimistic Vinicius will soon give the final approval to the club’s latest contract proposal.

Writing on 𝕏, Romano said, “Real Madrid are increasingly confident to receive final green light from Vinicius Jr on a new contract. New proposal being discussed, but Madrid optimistic and Vini Jr’s camp also positive after today’s meeting. José Mourinho also got involved.”

According to the report, the latest meeting between both parties ended on a positive note, with Vinicius’ representatives encouraged by the progress made during the discussions.

If the remaining details are resolved, Real Madrid are expected to announce the contract extension in the coming days.

Manager José Mourinho is also reported to have played a role in the negotiations, although details of his involvement have not been disclosed.

The expected agreement would be a major boost for the La Liga giants as they seek to secure the future of one of their most influential players.

Real Madrid Agree Deal for Yan Diomande

Meanwhile, Real Madrid have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to sign Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande.

According to The Athletic, the Spanish club will pay an initial €125 million for the 19 year old, with a further €15 million in performance related bonuses, taking the total value of the deal to €140 million.

Leipzig’s board has reportedly approved the transfer, clearing the way for Diomande to undergo a medical before completing his move to the Santiago Bernabéu.

The teenager is expected to leave Leipzig’s pre season training camp in Austria once he receives permission from the Bundesliga club.

The agreement brings an end to weeks of negotiations between both clubs.

Diomande had linked up with Leipzig’s pre season squad on Monday after returning from international duty with Ivory Coast at the World Cup.

Vinicius Jr Nears Madrid Contract Extension

Although he missed the club’s initial trip to Austria, Leipzig maintained that his absence was due to illness and not because of the ongoing transfer negotiations.