It has been one of the soap operas of the year, and it looks like it will continue for much longer. It seemed that Vinicius ‘s future could be resolved this summer, but the latest information indicates that his future will not be decided in the short term. The footballer will remain at Real Madrid next season, but his conditions could remain unchanged for the new campaign.
Vinicius’ future
Everything blew up at the end of January, when Vinicius’ entourage leaked a huge offer from Arab football, where he would be paid €1 billion for five seasons, an “irresistible” offer, according to the player’s entourage. It was the beginning of a soap opera that has had many episodes, with his possible departure, his possible renewal… Both the player and the club decided to focus on the end of the season and agreed to address Vini’s future after the end of the Club World Cup.
Vinicius’ demands
Vinicius has been decisive in Real Madrid’s last few seasons, except for this one, where outside noise and some injuries have prevented him from reaching his best level. The issue of his departure or renewal has not helped either. The player has reportedly demanded an extension of his contract until 2030 and to be the highest-paid player on the squad, asking for $30 million net per season. He believes that his performance and importance deserve it
Real Madrid will not pay this amount to Vinicius. They could raise his base salary, placing him in the highest salary bracket, but never above it. Giving in to his demands could have a domino effect on other players, and they are not willing to let that happen. The squad and the team are more important than one player, and if he is not happy, he should look for other options elsewhere. Real Madrid, as it has shown on other occasions, will have no problem letting any player leave.
Renewal postponed
Everything seemed to indicate that an agreement could be reached between the player and the club this summer, but it looks like this is not going to happen. According to reports by Mario Cortegana and The Athletic, the renewal will not take place this summer. Nothing is known about the offer from Saudi Arabia, and for the moment, the player has a contract until 2027, so both parties have time to take their time over the contract extension.
Real Madrid is starting a new era with Xabi Alonso, wants to see how all the pieces fit together, and wants to see how Vinicius adapts to the new role that the coach will give him. The club is aware of the noise surrounding the Brazilian and believes that now is the time to be patient and see how the new era unfolds. Vinicius has to step up, but it also seems that with the arrival of the Basque coach, he will be much more demanding in terms of teamwork. They know that anything could happen with the Brazilian, who was very protected by Ancelotti, but it is unclear how he will cope with the change of direction under Xabi Alonso. His contract renewal has been postponed, both parties have time to sit down later, and it is important that everyone can lay their cards on the table.