Vinicius agrees to reduce salary to stay at Real Madrid
Vinícius Júnior has reached an agreement with Real Madrid for a new long-term contract, effectively ending rumors of a potential move to Saudi Arabia. The Brazilian forward reportedly agreed to a lower salary than teammate Kylian Mbappé, prioritizing his future at the club over his initial demand to be the team's highest-paid player. This decision follows a period of stalled negotiations and coaching shifts that previously left the player’s future in doubt. Since joining the Spanish giants in 2018, Vinícius has scored 124 goals in 370 appearances while securing two Champions League titles and three La Liga trophies.
Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior has decided to stay at Real Madrid in the near future. According to Sky, after lengthy negotiations, the parties have reached an agreement on a new long-term contract. The final details of the agreement are currently being clarified. Goal.com reports .
Vinicius's current contract expires in 2027. Although the player said he would sign a new deal a year ago, rumors of his move to Saudi Arabian clubs spread due to the prolonged process. It turned out that the club management did not want to meet the forward's high salary demands, and negotiations stalled for a while.
The situation was further exacerbated by a disagreement with former coach Xabi Alonso. Vinicius openly expressed his displeasure after being substituted in last year's match against Barcelona. However, after Alvaro Arbeloa replaced Alonso in January, the player began to feel more valued in the team and agreed to a new contract.
According to the new agreement, Kylian Mbappe will remain Real Madrid's highest-paid player. Vinicius has abandoned his intention to become the highest-paid player in the team and has agreed to a lower salary than Mbappe. It is currently unknown who will manage the team next season, as Arbeloa is expected to step down. Candidates include Didier Deschamps and Sebastian Hoeness.
Vinicius moved to Madrid from Flamengo in 2018. During this time, he has played 370 matches and scored 124 goals. The Brazilian star has won the Champions League twice and the Spanish championship three times with Real Madrid.
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