Vinicius Jr says he is "living the dream" at Real Madrid and wants to sign a new deal with the Champions League holders.

The Brazil forward, 24, has two years left on his current contract and is rumoured to be a transfer target for the Saudi Pro League.

"I am very calm because my contract lasts until 2027 and I hope to renew my contract as soon as possible because I am happy here," he said.

"I am living the dream of playing with the best players in the world, the best coach, the best president, the best fans. Here everybody loves me so much. I couldn't be in a better place."

Vinicius left Flamengo to join Real in 2018 and has won three La Liga titles and the Champions League twice.

Real continue the defence of their European crown on Tuesday, when they host neighbours Atletico in the first leg of their last-16 tie, and Vinicius goes into the game with 102 goals from 300 appearances for the club.

"My child dream was to make it here," he added.

"Now I have managed to make it to here, I am writing my story.

"I have won but I can still win much more and make it into the history of the club. That is very complicated because many good players have been here, legends, and I want to be just like them."

Real 'asked me to stay in Madrid' for Ballon d'Or ceremony

Vinicius won the first major individual honour of his career in 2024 as he was named the Fifa Best men's player of the year.

He also narrowly missed out on winning the Ballon d'Or to Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, when Real boycotted the ceremony in Paris.

The European champions said their representatives would not go where Real are "not respected" after learning Vinicius would miss out on the prestigious award, according to reports from news agency AFP and Spanish media.

Asked about missing the ceremony, he said: "I did what the club told me to do. The club asked me to stay in Madrid so I calmly stayed and now we wait for the next one."

Vinicius added: "I have never dreamt about winning the Ballon d'Or but, of course, once you are so close to win it, you want to win it.

"I am going to have many chances to win other awards and silverware with this club which is more important. I have won two Champions Leagues so far and I am here to win many more."