Vinicius Junior ends transfer speculation by signing new Real Madrid contract

The 26-year-old Brazil international says new Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has told him to remain "happy", "joyful" and to just play his football. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Vinicius Junior has ended summer speculation over his future by agreeing a new six-year contract with Real Madrid.

Arsenal had been heavily linked with a move for Brazil international Vinicius, who had entered the final 12 months of his deal at the Bernabeu.