#MarioCortegana (#TheAthleticFC) with an article about Vinicius' contract renewal:
Vinicius Junior’s Real Madrid contract is due to expire at the end of June 2027 — and there is still no sign of a renewal in sight.
The renewal is one of the top priorities for the board.
Vinicius is earning around €17million (£14.7m; $19.8m) net per season, a similar salary to that of Kylian Mbappe, the squad’s highest-paid player. Madrid’s offer stands at around €20m net, but Vinicius Jr’s agents requested a package of just under €30m in talks last year.
That included his base salary, performance-related bonuses and a renewal bonus, something Madrid have not offered to any player before.
Vinicius Jr’s agents saw the renewal bonus option as a solution to securing higher earnings at a club with a very rigid wage scale, one that would emulate the signing bonuses Mbappe and Alaba received when they joined the club as free agents.
No significant progress has been made on the topic since last summer.
Vinicius wants to stay, but is there not a sense of immediate urgency from the player’s side right now. A good World Cup with Brazil could strengthen their hand in negotiations.
Madrid have shown no willingness whatsoever to meet Vinicius Jr’s demands so far. The club is confidenct that Vini will renew, because both parties want the same thing.
A year ago, club sources even expressed that the extension was a done deal. Although time is ticking away, the messages coming out of Madrid do not convey a sense of rush.
Beyond Vinicius Jr’s desire to stay, one of the arguments highlighted is the strong bond between president Florentino Perez and the player.
Perez showed support for Vinicius following his controversial reaction after being substituted by Xabi Alonso in #ElClasico in October 26.
Days later, Vinicius apologised to Perez for his behaviour privately. During their meeting, the subject of his contract renewal came up, and Vini explained that he did not believe it was in his best interests to renew while his relationship with Alonso was strained.
Before the start of the new #LaLiga season back in August, sources at Vini's camp predicted: “It’s not going to be an easy season.” That was a reflection of early tensions between Vinicius and Alonso.
Alonso planned to bench Vinicius for the semi-final against PSG but Trent's injury his plans. Vinicius started, but was asked to play on the right wing to link up with Mbappe and Gonzalo Garcia, which did not please the Brazilian.
Ultimately, Alonso’s lack of connection with Vinicius (and other stars of the team) was one of the main reasons for his sacking in January.
Ever since Arbeloa was appointed, he has constantly defended Vinicius from criticism, and Vini appreciates it.
The obvious problem for the renewal is the financial aspect: The difference between Madrid’s stance and Vinicius Jr’s demands is significant. Madrid’s board has previously shown it is committed to adhering to the club’s wage structure, even when this has jeopardised or prevented agreements on contract renewals or signings. However, in some previous instances Madrid have shown a willingness to soften.
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