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Vinicius Jr has responded to speculation over his future at Real Madrid after another inspired performance in the Champions League in which he completed a century of goals for the club.
Brazilians tortured during Salzburg Madrid win 5-1 in the Champions League On Wednesday evening, scored two sensational strikes and won the Player of the Match award after a towering performance.
Vinicius now has 15 goals and nine assists this season as he continues to shine for Los Blancos and will undoubtedly One of the best forwards in world football. His latest break took his total to 101 strikes with the reigning European and Spanish champions.
However, with the January transfer window in full swing, there have been reports linking the 24-year-old with an exit from the Santiago Bernabeu in the near future. With Saudi Pro League still keen to recruit 2024 Ballon d’Or runner-up.
Cash offers from clubs in the Middle East will be plentiful, but Vinicius has reiterated his commitment to Madrid following Wednesday night’s rout.
“My future? Real Madrid!” Vinicius said after the whistle.
“101 goals with my dream club. I came as a child and I am the happiest person in the world to be able to enter the history of this club. Thanks to all my teammates for helping me reach this number. Hala Madrid!”
Surprisingly critical of his performance against Salzburg, the winger added: “I thought I didn’t have a good first half, that card put me out of the next game.
“I think Rodrigo and (Judd) Bellingham also deserved the MVP. I’m happy with the win and the goal, even though I played badly.”
Victory against the Austrian side moved Madrid up to 16th place Champions League StandingsAt least securing them a place in the play-off round of the competition.
The defending champions are yet to reach the top eight which would see them automatically qualify for the last 16, but they will almost certainly have to beat Brest in their penultimate league stage encounter and hope other results go their way.
