The 26-year-old had one year left on his previous deal and media reports said Arsenal had made him a transfer target. Real Madrid on Thursday announced a new six-year deal for star forward Vinicius Junior and the signing of teenage sensation Yan Diomande in a major boost to their quest to end a two-year trophy drought. “Real Madrid FC and Vinicius Jr have agreed the extension of the contract of our player, who is tied to the club until June 30, 2032,” Los Blancos said in a statement. Vinicius, French superstar Kylian Mbappe, England midfielder Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo are set to be accompanied by Diomande in a bolstered Real attack next season. – ‘Dream come true’ –“Moving to Real Madrid is a childhood dream come true for me,” Diomande was quoted as saying in a Leipzig statement.