Carlo Ancelotti has insisted Vinícius Júnior is "very happy" and "wants to make history at Real Madrid" despite interest in the star forward from the Saudi Pro League.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke about his winger Vinicius Jr.'s future and a potential exit to Saudi Arabia at a prematch press conference on Friday..

There were blemishes, a yellow card but two goals for the Brazil star as Real Madrid powered past Salzburg to stay in hunt for top eight

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has said he's focused on "continuing to develop and helping the biggest club in the world" despite interest from Saudi Arabia.

Real Madrid star Rodrygo has revealed that teammate Vinícius Jr. recently issued an apology to Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.Wide-man Vinícius is for his part of course fresh off another starring

Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that Vinicius Junior is “very happy” at Real Madrid and “wants to make history” at the club amid speculation over his future. The 24-year-old was linked with a move abroad during last year’s transfer window and The Athletic reported in August 2024 that his representatives held discussions over a possible move to the Saudi Pro League (SPL).

Holders Real Madrid hammered RB Salzburg 5-1 in a Champions League clash in the Spanish capital on Wednesday thanks to doubles from Brazilian forwards Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr either side of a goal by Kylian Mbappe.