Africa-Press – Eritrea. The contract saga surrounding Vinicius Jr. took a new twist this Friday, as the Brazilian winger reportedly rejected Real Madrid’s latest extension offer. Despite being under contract until 2027, Vinicius Jr. and his entourage have made it clear that they found the club’s proposal unacceptable.
The issue isn’t about playing time or sporting ambition, but rather financial terms. The Madrid press claims Vinicius wants a deal that puts him on par with Kylian Mbappé — around €30 million per year, including bonuses.
However, Florentino Pérez and the Madrid board are reluctant to break their salary structure, offering instead €20 million plus variables. According to Cadena SER, the player never approved this offer and feels there’s been a misunderstanding about his renewal being seen as close to completion.
The Brazilian international insists on being the highest-paid player at the club, citing his performances and key role within the team. While he remains focused on the upcoming season, he has put contract talks on hold. His entourage is adamant: the renewal will only happen under the right conditions. For now, Real Madrid hopes Vinicius will prove his worth once again on the pitch, before reconsidering negotiations later in the year. A departure isn’t on the table just yet, but the longer this situation drags on, the more questions will arise about the future of Madrid’s number 7.
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