Vinicius Júnior Could Leave Real Madrid Next Summer Amid Contract Stalemate
The Brazilian star may be sold if he refuses to lower his salary demands, as Real Madrid eyes a potential mega-deal involving Mbappé and Haaland.
Vinicius Júnior is at the center of one of this summer’s biggest football transfer sagas. The future of the Brazilian forward remains uncertain, with growing speculation over whether he will renew his contract with Real Madrid or be sold.
According to reports from Spanish radio outlet Cadena SER, Real Madrid is considering selling Vinicius next summer if he does not agree to reduce his wage demands during ongoing contract extension talks.
“Real Madrid is prepared to sell Viní Jr. next summer if he doesn’t lower his salary demands in the negotiations for a contract extension,” the station reported.
Journalist Pacojo, also speaking on Cadena SER, added:
“There will be negotiations this year to try and bring both sides closer. If no agreement is reached, the club would consider selling him for a huge fee. Saudi clubs have already offered €200 million for the Brazilian, and that money could open the door for Florentino Pérez’s dream: bringing Mbappé and Haaland together.”
This statement adds a new layer to the narrative—suggesting that Haaland may also be part of Real Madrid’s long-term plans.
The delay in Vinicius’ renewal is reportedly due to disagreement over his ranking in the club’s salary structure. Initially, there was an agreement that included performance-based incentives—goals, objectives, and awards—which would place him as the club’s second-highest earner. However, Vinicius is now pushing to become the top earner, halting the negotiation process.
In a related report from Defensa Central, it’s noted that:
“At the Valdebebas training center, the message to Vinicius has been clear—he will not earn anywhere near the same salary as Kylian Mbappé.”
Despite the ongoing uncertainty, Vinicius has always publicly expressed his love for the club and his ambition to keep winning trophies and cement his place in Real Madrid’s history. Still, in football, nothing is ever guaranteed.
Vinicius by the Numbers:
- Age: 25
- Goals last season: 22
- Assists: 19
- Total appearances: 58
- Minutes played: Over 4,500
These figures highlight his importance to the team, especially under Carlo Ancelotti, though expectations remain high for further growth and consistency.
