Tension is rising between Vinícius Jr and Real Madrid. The Brazilian, under contract until 2027, demands to be paid like Kylian Mbappé.
A hectic week for Vinicius. After threatening to leave the club during the Clasico, the player was reprimanded by Xabi Alonso. Then, the PSG rumor resurfaced. Vini quickly publicly declared his love for Real Madrid once again. But behind the scenes, negotiations are at a standstill.
The club is already offering him 20 million euros net, which could reach 25 with bonuses, but that is not enough. Vinícius wants the same salary status as French star Kylian Mbappé.
President Florentino Pérez remains inflexible. The club’s stance is clear: there is no question of exceeding the ceiling set for Mbappé. The message to the player is harsh: accept or leave. If no agreement is reached, Vinícius could leave Madrid for free in 2027, a catastrophic scenario that no one imagined just a few months ago.
The name of Erling Haaland looms
Internally, Real is not waiting for the conflict to be resolved. The club is already preparing for succession. The name of Erling Haaland is being mentioned insistently. The situation is complex, but one factor could facilitate discussions: the Norwegian striker and Vinícius are represented by the same agent, Rafaela Pimienta.
In England, some are talking about an even more spectacular plan. A sale of Vinícius to Saudi Arabia, for around 200 million euros, would give Real unprecedented financial power to try to attract Haaland. The saga is underway and could reshape the 2026 transfer market.
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