Will there be a 'soap opera' surrounding the renewal of Vinicius Jr. with Real Madrid? At the moment, it is unknown, and perhaps, considering that the forward's contract runs until June 30, 2027, it is a bit early to assert. However, recently, some initial information has emerged on this matter suggesting how complex negotiations for the extension of the contract of the native of São Gonço could become.
As reported by 'The Athletic,' a meeting took place in Valdebebas last January at the request of the Madrid team, attended by members of Real Madrid, those close to the '7,' and a family member. However, as revealed by the aforementioned source, this initial summit may not have been entirely fruitful.
The main disagreement of Vini Jr. with the renewal offer presented by Real Madrid
Apparently, the renewal offer for 'Vini Jr.', who joined Real Madrid in 2018 and was already part of an initial contract extension in 2023, was reportedly rejected for a particular reason: the proposed salary increase may have been the primary point of contention. According to the North American media outlet, the left winger and his agents are seeking a salary increase that more accurately reflects the forward's position as one of the best players in the world.
It is worth noting that currently, Vinicius Jr., according to 'Capology' metrics, earns approximately €20.8 million per year (gross base salary), ranking as the third highest-paid player, behind Kylian Mbappé (€31.2 million) and David Alaba (€22.5 million). Despite this slight setback, negotiations are not expected to halt, although this issue could potentially slow down the transaction.
The situation could generate many speculations, especially considering rumors that link a possible interest from Saudi Arabia in Vinicius Jr., even mentioning exorbitant sums they would be willing to offer for him, tempting anyone... Will 'Vini Jr.' be the exception?