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Vinicius Junior has helped Real Madrid win the Champions League in two of the past three seasons Vinicius Jr says he is "living the dream" at Real Madrid and wants to sign a new deal with the Champions League holders. The Brazil forward, 24, has two years left on his current contract and is rumoured to be a transfer target for the Saudi Pro League. "I am very calm because my contract lasts until 2027 and I hope to renew my contract as soon as possible because I am happy here, " he said. "I am living the dream of playing with the best players in the world, the best coach, the best president, the best fans. Here everybody loves me so much. I couldn't be in a better place. " Vinicius left Flamengo to join Real in 2018 and has won three La Liga titles and the Champions League twice. Real continue the defence of their European crown on Tuesday, when they host neighbours Atletico in the first leg of their last-16 tie, and Vinicius goes into the game with 102 goals from 300 appearances for the club. "My child dream was to make it here, " he added. "Now I have managed to make it to here, I am writing my story. "I have won but I can still win much more and make it into the history of the club. That is very complicated because many good players have been here, legends, and I want to be just like them. " Saudi speculation does not affect Vinicius Jr - Ancelotti How Vinicius Jr is leading football's fight against racism Vinicius Junior wants to evolve into Real legend Vinicius won the first major individual honour of his career in 2024 as he was named the Fifa Best men's player of the year. He also narrowly missed out on winning the Ballon d'Or to Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, when Real boycotted the ceremony in Paris. The European champions said their representatives would not go where Real are "not respected" after learning Vinicius would miss out on the prestigious award, according to reports from news agency AFP and Spanish media. Asked about missing the ceremony, he said: "I did what the club told me to do. The club asked me to stay in Madrid so I calmly stayed and now we wait for the next one. " Vinicius added: "I have never dreamt about winning the Ballon d'Or but, of course, once you are so close to win it, you want to win it. "I am going to have many chances to win other awards and silverware with this club which is more important. I have won two Champions Leagues so far and I am here to win many more. " Ancelotti defends Real's Ballon d'Or snub Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast FA Cup fifth round: Nottingham Forest and Ipswich into extra time Vinicius Jr wants new Real deal amid Saudi interest Eight-second goalkeeper rule - what happens next? The new, extended trailer for Doctor Who Season 2 The Doctor and Belinda take one hell of a journey home. Watch 12 April on BBC i Player The world's longest kiss In 2013, a Thai couple locked lips for 58 hours and 35 minutes in a world record attempt Mark Kermode explores the films that win awards Is it the subject matter or its treatment that is the key to beating your rivals? Frank Cottrell-Boyce chooses his favourite tracks Including music from The Beach Boys, The Flaming Lips and Loyle Carner Eight second goalkeeper rule - what happens next and what our experts think 'No help' & 'no confidence' - What is behind Hojlund's goal drought? The Draft 'unicorn' that NFL teams just can't figure out Everything in their favour. .. are India unbeatable at Champions Trophy? Has Las Vegas been a success for rugby league? 'It's changed football for me' - Life as a Fantasy Football contender 'We love crusty old golfers but we want them to be a bit more progressive' 'Time for female IOC president' - Coventry eyes historic role 'He just lost it' - how costly will Cunha's red card prove? I was effectively homeless after getting sacked - Stoney Like being in a washing machine - England's tough night in Vegas Why did Bournemouth VAR check take eight minutes? 'Karachi a familiar low - England's rebuild starts here' Mc Laren impressive and Hamilton positive - F1 testing analysis 'Dangerous play' - Millwall's Roberts sent off for challenge on Mateta. Video'Dangerous play' - Millwall's Roberts sent off for challenge on Mateta 'More a procession than a race' - when could Liverpool seal title? England Under-18s to 'Small Black', via four lost stone 'We lacked spark' - strikers who could be 'final piece of Arsenal jigsaw' Crumbling fortresses - why are teams struggling to win at home? Inside the doping deal for tennis' world number one Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.