Vinicius is back in the news due to his performance, the lack of a renewal agreement, and a new offer from Saudi Arabia that could convince Real Madrid to open the door for the player. The white team has given Xabi Alonso full powers to make the decisions he deems appropriate regarding who stays or who sits on the bench if the performance is not up to par. That includes the Brazilian, who has not been at his best during the Club World Cup.
A complex situation at Real Madrid… and no contract renewal
Vinicius’ season has been strange. After coming close to winning the Ballon d’Or at the end of last season, his performance has not been the same. He has been more passive, lackluster, disconnected from Vinicius, and lacking commitment on defense.
Precisely everything that Xabi Alonso needs and asks of him. During the World Cup, he started every game, although in the last one, against PSG, with the return of Mbappé, there was speculation that he would be a substitute if it had not been for Trent’s injury. Vinicius Jr’s contract with Real Madrid expires in 2027, and there has been talk in recent months of an agreement to extend that contract, which does not exist.
There is no contract renewal agreement between Vini Jr and Real Madrid, and the main problem is financial. The player is asking for a salary that would make him the highest paid player on the squad, around €30 million, and he has also asked for a renewal bonus that has never been seen before and that Florentino Pérez is not considering paying. Right now, renewal is out of the question and, after what we saw in the Club World Cup, his place in Xabi Alonso’s starting lineup may also be in question.
Options to leave
In recent hours, rumors have resurfaced about the player’s possible departure from Real Madrid given the situation he is currently experiencing. Journalist Nicolò Schira suggests that the Brazilian has been contacted by Saudi and Premier League clubs. This is echoed by journalist Ben Jacobs, who claims that Saudi Arabia is willing to make an offer of €350 million to Real Madrid for Vinicius Jr this summer. The player says he wants to stay, but the amount of money that could be earned would open the door to several necessary signings for Real Madrid.
This is how Real Madrid could reinvest the sale of Vinicius
Real Madrid has several targets in the market that would require a large investment, and the millions that could come in with the departure of Vinicius would allow them to pursue all of them. In defense, the target is Ibrahima Konaté, who will arrive for free in 2026, but Liverpool has opened the door for the transfer to take place this summer upon payment. The Whites do not want to go above $25 million knowing that they will get him for free in a few months, but the English side are demanding $50 million.
On the other hand, Real Madrid have been looking for their new Toni Kroos for months and the candidates they like come with a high price tag. They are not even on the market, so there is no room for negotiation on a price that is above $100 million in all cases. We are talking about Rodri, Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, and Vitinha.
In addition, although no names have been mentioned, there has been talk in recent hours that the white team could also be looking for a winger to combine with Kylian Mbappé in attack. A player whose signing would also be in the region of 50-60 million euros.