Real Madrid and Vinícius Júnior are at an impasse over a contract extension – the La Liga giants have flatly rejected the Brazilian forward’s wage demands, with reports suggesting they’d consider selling him for a huge fee. A standoff over the "Bernabéu flyer’s" future is brewing.
The 23-year-old currently earns €15 million net per year, with his deal running until 2027, but he’s pushing to match Kylian Mbappé’s terms. The French star, who joined on a free transfer, commands a €15 million base salary plus a €40 million signing bonus (split into €8 million annually), taking his yearly net earnings to €23 million. For Vinícius, that means nearly a 50% pay hike to reach Mbappé’s level.
Madrid is standing firm: Vinícius’ form dipped last season (league goals down from 10 to 7, assists halved from 11 to 5), and the club isn’t ready to reward a "slump." While his €1 billion release clause seems prohibitive, insiders hint Real could budge for an eye-watering offer (likely €80 million+).
The ball is now in Vinícius’ court. Will he press for a raise, or seek a move elsewhere? The winger, once pivotal to Madrid’s Champions League glory, faces a career-defining choice.
