Vinicius Junior turned down the primary provide (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)
Actual Madrid have formally opened negotiations with Vinicius Junior over a brand new contract – however the Brazilian star and his representatives have turned down the membership’s preliminary provide.
The 24-year-old is presently beneath contract till 2027 after signing an extension in 2022, which was formally introduced in 2023. His deal features a huge €1 billion launch clause.
Nevertheless, it’s been steered that the ahead’s camp is pushing for a wage improve that higher displays his standing as one of many world’s elite gamers – having simply missed out on the Ballon d’Or award final 12 months. His present internet annual earnings sit round €15 million, boosted by bonuses, together with one for profitable FIFA’s Finest Males’s Participant award.
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Vinicius was linked with a possible transfer overseas final summer season, with The Athletic reporting that his representatives held discussions a few doable swap to the Saudi Professional League. Whereas Actual Madrid have been open to extending his deal at the moment, the participant’s camp most popular to attend and assess the scenario because the season progressed.
Saudi golf equipment reignited their curiosity in December, whereas Chelsea have been linked too. It’s clear that Vinicius stays a key goal for the upcoming summer season switch window for a lot of sides – however no settlement has been reached simply but.
First assembly sees opening provide turned down
It’s thought that Madrid executives and Vinicius’ representatives, together with a member of the family, met on the membership’s Valdebebas coaching facility in mid-January to start negotiations. The membership’s first provide included a wage improve, however it was not sufficient to persuade the participant’s camp, who turned down the provide. Nevertheless, talks are anticipated to proceed.
Regardless of the negotiations, Vinicius has repeatedly expressed his need to remain at Madrid for the lengthy haul.
“I’m nonetheless solely 24,” he mentioned in October. “I wish to keep right here ceaselessly and contribute as a lot as doable to this group, which has given me the whole lot since I arrived.”
Since becoming a member of from Flamengo for €45 million in 2018, Vinicius has made 293 appearances for Los Blancos – the place he had netted101 targets and offered 83 assists. He has already received three La Liga titles, two Champions Leagues, and two FIFA Membership World Cups.
This season, he has been in high type, scoring 16 targets and helping 10 extra in 28 appearances throughout all competitions.
