Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has reportedly rejected approaches from three top Premier League teams to extend his stay at Santiago Bernabeu.
Brazilian winger, became one of Carlo Ancelotti’s star performers in the 2021-22 campaign, he has managed to found back of the net 22 times and provided 20 assists in 52 games across all competitions.
Vinicius’s exploits helped Los Blancos secure a UCL and La Liga double, and he also scored the winning goal against the Merseyside Reds in the final.
The 21-year-old’s existing contract at the Bernabeu only has two years before his contract expires with the Los Blancos, however, he recently revealed that he was on the verge of signing an extension with the capital giants.
“Paris Saint-Germain interested in me? I want to stay at Real Madrid. I’m close to a contract renewal,” Vinicius told reporters when questioned on links with the French champions.
According to Spanish outlet Marca, Chelsea and Man Utd are both desperate to agree deal for Vinicius Junior in order to strengthen their offensive end.
The report claims that Ligue 1 giants were indeed hoping to prise the ex-Flamengo wonderkid away from the Bernabeu, and a mammoth €40m (£34.3m) yearly salary was reportedly offered to the youngster.
The 14-cap Brazilian star is in line to earn €10m (£8.6m) per year under his new contract.
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