Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior has reached an agreement with Real Madrid on a new long-term contract following protracted negotiations. According to Sky, only the final details of the agreement remain to be confirmed between the two parties. The player's current contract was set to expire in 2027. Goal.com reports the news.
Previously, negotiations had stalled due to the forward's high salary demands. This situation led to increased rumors and astronomical salary offers from Saudi Arabian clubs. However, the 25-year-old preferred to remain in Madrid and agreed to waive certain personal concessions.
Under the new agreement, Kylian Mbappe will remain the club's highest-paid player. Despite receiving a salary increase, Vinicius will earn less than his French teammate. This highlights the Brazilian star's strong desire to stay at the club.
Additionally, it remains unclear who will lead the team next season. Following their exit from the UEFA Champions League and trailing Barcelona by 9 points in the Spanish championship, Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa is expected to leave his post at the end of the season. Didier Deschamps and Sebastian Hoeness are among the candidates being mentioned.
Since joining from Flamengo in 2018, Vinicius has made 370 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 124 goals. He has won the Champions League twice and La Liga three times with the club.
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