The negotiations to renew Vinicius are not going to be easy. After initial contact with the footballer, Real Madrid make no secret of the doubts that have arisen. If there is one thing Florentino Pérez is clear about, it is that the club will not break its wage structure for any player
Saudi Arabia continues to tempt the forward with astronomical figures. The Brazilian has reiterated that he has no knowledge of the negotiations, but those close to him have held several meetings with Saudi emissaries, which has caused unrest in the Madrid leadership.
Vinicius and his renewal strategy
Vinicius’ statements suggest that the footballer wants to continue, but they also sow doubt. After the game against City, he surprised people by speaking openly about his future. And the need to “talk to the president”. His words put pressure on the club
Vinicius wants to reach the level of a salary on a par with that of Kylian Mbappé, which would be around 23 million per season. The Brazilian currently earns 15 million euros net, plus incentives for achieving targets. At Real Madrid, he believes that reaching those figures could affect the economic stability of the dressing room
However, Florentino Pérez has been categorical in similar situations, as happened with Sergio Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo, who wanted to impose their conditions and ended up leaving Real Madrid. They do not believe that the Brazilian’s situation will end in the same way, although they are considering all possible options and scenarios.
Arabia, the tempting offer and the role of Madrid
Saudi Arabia has made an unprecedented offer on the table, 1 billion euros over five seasons. An amount that the footballer’s entourage cannot ignore. Real Madrid’s position remains firm: they will not negotiate for the player and will refer to his rescission clause, also worth 1 billion euros
Al Ahli is the club that wants Vinicius, although it is not the only one that would be vying for his signature The direction Saudi Arabia is taking is clear: to convince the Brazilian and at the same time reach an agreement that will allow them to achieve an unparalleled sporting and economic project. The player’s representative, Frederico Pena, has met with the heads of the Saudi Pro League in London and Prague, making it clear that the offer is serious.
Florentino sets the pace of the negotiations
Despite the ups and downs of the offer from Saudi Arabia, Florentino Pérez is still in control; the club had stated that it would not be pressured and that any decision would depend on the will of the club. In the event that the Brazilian player wants to stay at the club, he will have no choice but to accept the conditions offered by Real Madrid
The Brazilian is playing with fire and there are even those in the Real Madrid hierarchy who would welcome his sale if a sufficiently attractive offer were to be made. The arrival of Kylian Mbappé and the growth and maturity of Jadon Sancho and Rodrygo would make it easier for him to leave without any problems.
If there is one thing that is clear to Florentino, it is that Real Madrid is above the players, and this will be no exception. If Vinicius accepts the offer to renew, the soap opera will end. If he continues to push, the president could opt for an extreme course of action, it would not be the first time.