Real Madrid Offers Vinicius €20 Million Salary, But He Wants More

Negotiations between Real Madrid and star player Vinicius Junior have been ongoing for approximately a year, yet no agreement has been reached to renew the player's contract, which is set to expire at the end of next season. The Athletic's Real Madrid correspondent, Mario Cortegana, offers an overview of the Brazilian's current situation.

According to Cortegana, the club is offering the 25-year-old an annual salary of around €20 million, which is €3 million more than his current earnings and comparable to that of Real Madrid's highest-paid player, Kylian Mbappé. However, Vinicius's representatives are pushing for an even larger annual remuneration, close to €30 million. This figure would include not only his base salary and performance bonuses but also an additional signing-on fee – a practice the club has not previously employed with any other player. The agents insist on this bonus to secure a higher compensation package within a club known for its strict wage structure. Should such an agreement be reached, the sum would be in the same ballpark as what "Los Blancos" paid Mbappé and David Alaba upon their arrivals as free agents.

For now, Real Madrid is refusing to agree to the requested terms, which is why a deal remains elusive. Nevertheless, the management is confident they will successfully re-sign the winger, as the desire for a new contract is mutual. Therefore, a summer sale is being ruled out, despite Vinicius having only 14 months left on his current deal.