The renewal of Vinicius with Real Madrid remains one of the hottest topics in the world of football. The player’s demands are far above what the club is willing to offer him. The tension is mounting, and both sides will have to give ground if they want the negotiations to reach a successful conclusion, but for now, they seem to be a long way apart. A soap opera that began back in February and looks set to continue throughout the summer.
Vinicius’ contract
The Brazilian footballer has a contract with Real Madrid until the summer of 2027, meaning he has two seasons left with the club. In theory, this should be more than enough time to reach an agreement, but the new rules of football are changing, and it is better to have things tied up early if you do not want the player, among other things, to be able to leave the club for free, a formula that the Valdebebas offices handle very well, but for bringing players in, not for letting them go. And in this case, we are talking about a major player.
What Vinicius is asking for
Vinicius‘ demands to renew with Real Madrid are very high, according to Mario Cortegana in The Athletic. The footballer wants to earn $30 million tax-free per season, which would amount to around $60 million gross per year.
This $30 million package would include a base salary, a bonus, and a signing bonus, something Real Madrid has never done with any of its players.
With these demands, the Brazilian footballer would become Real Madrid’s highest-paid player, ahead of Mbappé, who earns around $22 million per season. The club is not willing to reach these figures, fearing a domino effect on the squad, where there are big stars who could be earning much more money at other teams and who have decided to earn less to stay at Real Madrid, but without suffering comparative grievances with other teammates, something that could happen if they give in to Vinicius.
Real Madrid’s options
Real Madrid are not going to pay Vinicius what he is asking for, nor do they want to match his salary to that of Mbappé. His poor season does not help the club to make a big effort for a possible renewal like the one Vini wants. At most, they could reach Mbappé’s salary cap, nothing more. Based on these premises, several scenarios are possible: the player accepts the renewal or he leaves the club.
Many Madrid fans would welcome a sale of Vinicius. The Brazilian footballer could become the most expensive signing in football history, money that could be invested to strengthen all areas of the team. The Brazilian has been one of those singled out for the team’s poor season, not only for his performance, but also for always being at the center of controversy.
But for now, Real Madrid is not considering selling the player in this summer transfer window—although it has not ruled it out—the idea is to renew his contract and see how he fits into Xabi Alonso‘s new project. What is clear is that he will be under scrutiny at all times, and he will be required to show a commitment to the team that he has not yet shown if he wants to turn the tide and end up signing a new contract with Real Madrid.
For now, the demands for renewal are very high, the club is not going to pay him what he is asking for, and the tug-of-war between club and player will continue to drag on over the coming weeks.