Vinicius Junior’s contract saga at Real Madrid has taken another twist — with fresh claims revealing just how far apart the two parties are in negotiations.
The Brazilian winger, who turned 25 last month and celebrated with a lavish two-day party in Rio de Janeiro, is said to be demanding more than €25million net per year to extend his stay at the Bernabeu.
According to Spanish radio programme El Larguero, broadcast on Cadena SER, that figure has been deemed excessive by Real Madrid, who are reportedly only willing to offer close to €20m net annually — around £335,000 per week before tax.
One source close to the player reportedly told El Larguero that accepting the club’s current offer would be ‘absurd’, adding: ‘He wants to earn more than €25m net, regardless of what other players earn.’
Vinicius is under contract until June 2027 and has publicly stated he wants to remain in Madrid ‘for a long time’.
But the ongoing standoff means no new talks are currently scheduled.
Vinicius Junior is said to want more than €25m net per year to extend his Real Madrid contract
The latest proposal from president Florentino Perez is understood to be closer to €20m net
Vinicius, 25, has scored 106 goals in 322 games for Madrid since joining the club back in 2018
According to Cadena SER, the forward’s entourage have now ‘parked’ the issue and will not re-enter discussions until 2026 at the earliest.
Real Madrid’s patience may also be wearing thin. While Vinicius has a huge €1billion release clause, the club are reportedly willing to consider offers if his wage demands don’t soften — a startling change of tone considering his status as one of the team’s most marketable stars.
It’s a far cry from the optimism Vinicius expressed earlier this year. Back in February, he said: ‘It’s very exciting to be able to open talks with Real Madrid about my renewal.’
He added: ‘God willing, the negotiations will be resolved in the coming days and I’ll be able to stay here for much longer.’
Vinicius has scored 106 goals in 322 games for Madrid since joining the club as an 18-year-old in 2018.
