Vinicius is focused on Brazil during this international break, but the Real Madrid environment is still talking about his future. A few days ago, the Saudi Arabian League said that “the figures are exaggerated. And our idea is not to spend money for the sake of it, but to do so in strategies that help us grow together”. These statements cast doubt on the offer that the Brazilian player would have received.
And the fact is that in recent months there has been talk of dizzying amounts. The 1 billion euros being offered to him by the Arab league would make him the highest paid athlete in the world and in history (so far). Real Madrid would receive more than 300 million in the deal.
Vinicius has taken advantage of the offer to request a contract extension with a salary increase. The footballer currently earns around 15 million euros, and is asking to earn 25 million, which would make him the highest paid player on the squad, above Mbappé. The footballer believes he has earned it.
Vinicius and his controversies
In addition to the dizzying offer, his departure could be sealed by Real Madrid’s fed-up with his behavior. This behavior was reflected in the Champions League derby against Atlético at the Metropolitano. The Brazilian was substituted in the 115th minute and, while the Metropolitano chanted “Vinicius, beach ball”, he addressed the stands making the gesture with his hands that they have 15 Champions Leagues and Atlético de Madrid zero.
Once in the changing rooms, the Brazilian once again used his social networks to continue the banter. The player posted a provocative message on Instagram as soon as the match ended: “Madremiaaaa!!! MADRID IS THE ONLY ONE!!!! But we all know that. Let’s improve and see you next time!!!” said the Brazilian.
Maffeo blames Vinicius
Pablo Maffeo, a player for Mallorca, has stated in an interview that his controversies in recent months with Real Madrid and Vinicius have harmed his chances of being selected for the national team. The full-back confessed in an interview on COPE radio that these confrontations with the Whites had “prevented” him from receiving a call-up to Luis de la Fuente’s Spanish national team.
“I would go with Argentina. I had a good time there, they treated me really well and if I had to choose I would go with Argentina, not Spain”, the Mallorca footballer began. ”I went with the under-21s, but then because of everything with Vinicius and Real Madrid… I don’t know if I would have gone, but I wouldn’t go with Spain,“ Maffeo explained, before emphasizing that these confrontations are to blame for the fact that he has not received a call: ”Obviously the clashes with Real Madrid keep you away.”
Real Madrid choose Vinicius’s replacements
In the midst of everything surrounding Vinicius Jr, the Whites are wasting no time and already have two of the biggest stars of the moment on their agenda to replace the Brazilian should he leave. Nico Williams and Wirtz are the options Madrid are considering should Vinicius leave.
The Athletic player would be the cheaper option, as his buy-out clause is valued at 60 million euros. In addition, he would occupy the position that Vinicius would leave vacant and, above all, increase the Spanish representation in the white squad.
Wirtz is one of the greatest talents of today, but the main stumbling block of his operation is that he would occupy the same position as Jude Bellingham on the field. The arrival of Xabi Alonso on the bench could make it easier to sign this option.
Vinicius has a contract until 2027 and has an appointment with the club this summer to review it. The idea would be to extend it until 2029, but the conflict in that renewal would be in the emoluments to be received by the player, who is asking for amounts that Real Madrid is reluctant to pay.