A decisive moment is approaching in the contract negotiations between Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr.
According to a recent report from Fichajes, the Brazilian winger has made his position clear, delivering a firm message to the club and its president, Florentino Perez, that a decision on his contract extension must be reached before April.
Negotiations between the two parties have been tense for some time. While both sides have publicly expressed a desire to continue together, the talks have reached a delicate crossroads.
Vinicius’ camp is pushing hard for a deal that reflects his status among the game’s elite, insisting that his salary should match that of football’s biggest stars.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, are attempting to maintain control of their wage structure.
Perez has so far been reluctant to meet the full extent of Vinicius’ demands, aware that setting a new benchmark could trigger similar requests from other key players.
So what now?
At the centre of the dispute is the winger’s salary request. Vinicius has formally asked for an annual wage of €30 million net per season.
Vinicius Jr. wants a resolution soon. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
Now, the stakes will rise significantly if an agreement is not reached by April.
According to the report, Vinicius has made it clear that failure to secure a renewal by then would prompt him to begin exploring a move away from Madrid during the summer transfer window, with Saudi Arabia lurking.
Vinicius is fully aware of his market value and is unwilling to accept terms he feels fall short of his footballing status.
This means any potential move would require a massive financial commitment, both in terms of transfer fee and salary, but interest would be guaranteed if Madrid hesitate.
For Real Madrid, the challenge is immense, as losing Vinicius would leave a significant void in their attacking structure and represent one of the most damaging departures of the Perez era.
This is why the coming weeks are likely to prove decisive, with only a financial agreement capable of preventing a scenario that could reshape the club’s future.
