Carlo Ancelotti says Vinicius Junior is "very happy" at Real Madrid and wants to "make history" at the club amid links with the Saudi Pro League.
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Vinicius Jr linked with Saudi moveWinger "very happy" at Real MadridAncelotti shuts down transfer rumoursFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The 24-year-old has been linked with an eye-watering transfer to Saudi but it seems the Brazilian is content to stay at Madrid for a while yet. Now, manager Ancelotti has addressed the forward's future.
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Ancelotti told reporters: "As far as I'm aware, and I have direct information from the player, he's very happy here and he wants to make history at Real Madrid. He's like everyone who works here, we all think the same way — we're happy here and want to make history."
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Ancelotti did admit a Saudi transfer offer may come for Vinicius Jr at some point but it seems the Los Blancos star is not itching to make an exit from the Spanish giants.
He added: "I don't know if that [Saudi] offer will come or not. I have to say what I see, which is a player who's happy here… Lately I've been thinking I've been getting too angry in news conferences! I should stay calm. So no, I don't get annoyed by questions about Vinícius."
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Aside from this transfer speculation, Vinicius Jr will miss Madrid's La Liga clash away to Real Valladolid on Saturday night due to suspension.