Real Madrid are facing a delicate situation behind the scenes: Vinicius Jr wants to earn the same as Kylian Mbappé—and it’s creating serious tension in the dressing room.
Having joined the club in 2018, Vinicius has grown into one of Madrid’s key players. His most recent contract, signed in 2022, pays him €15 million net per year (plus bonuses, such as a €2M annual bonus for awards like The Best). The deal runs until 2027.
But a new extension is now on the table. Vinicius wants to stay, but expects a salary that reflects his role in Madrid’s recent Champions League triumphs in 2022 and 2024. The issue? Real want to maintain their salary structure, according to Marca.
If Vinicius gets a raise, Mbappé and Bellingham could react
If Vinicius earns more than his current €15M, he would technically overtake Mbappé, who joined with a massive signing bonus but a salary reportedly structured to protect the internal balance. That could lead Jude Bellingham to demand a raise too—sparking a potential salary chain reaction.
Madrid are trying to find a fair solution without opening the floodgates to internal inflation. On his side, Vinicius has rejected interest from Saudi Arabia and made it clear he wants to stay.
Both parties want to continue the story. Now, they just need to agree on the numbers.
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