Vinicius Junior has responded to speculation over his future at Real Madrid after another inspired display in the Champions League in which he reached a century of goals for the club.
The Brazilian tortured Salzburg for a long time Madrid's 5-1 win in the Champions League on Wednesday night, scoring two sensational strikes and securing the Man of the Match award after a breathless performance.
Vinicius now has 15 goals and nine assists this season as he continues to dazzle for Los Blancos and he certainly is one of the best strikers in world football. His latest brace took his tally to 101 strikes against the reigning European and Spanish champions.
However, with the January transfer window in full flow, there have been reports linking the 24-year-old with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu in the near future. with Saudi Pro League still desperate to recruit 2024 Ballon d'Or runner-up.
Money offers from clubs in the Middle East would be huge, but Vinicius has reiterated his commitment to Madrid after Wednesday night's failure.
“My future? Real Madrid!” Vinicius said after the whistle.
“101 goals with my dream club. I came as a child and to be able to enter the history of this club makes me the happiest man in the world. Thanks to all my teammates who helped me reach this number. Hala Madrid! “
Unsurprisingly critical of his performance against Salzburg, the winger added: “I had the feeling that I didn't have a good first half, with that card that ruled me out of the next game.
“I think Rodrygo and (Jude) Bellingham also deserved the MVP. I'm happy with the win and the goals, even if I played badly.”
The victory over the Austrian team took Madrid to 16th place Champions League standingssecuring them at least a place in the play-off round of the competition.
The reigning champions can still 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 final stage game of the league and hope that other results go their way.