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Real Madrid has put an end to patience in negotiations with Real Madrid. The club has decided to inform the player and his entourage that there will be no more contract proposals. He must either accept the current offer or be placed on the transfer market this summer. The decision marks a drastic turn in the relationship between both parties and opens an unexpected scenario in the short term.
Real Madrid, aware that the Brazilian's contract ends in 2027, aims to avoid a situation similar to what happened with other players who left for free. Therefore, the club believes that 2026 is the last chance to obtain a significant amount for his transfer if the winger maintains his current stance.
🚨 BREAKING: Real Madrid have informed Vini Jr and his agents that the club will make NO MORE contract renewal offers.
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) December 11, 2025
He either signs the deal that's been on the table for months now, or he will be put up for sale in summer 2026, in order to avoid him leaving for free in 2027.… pic.twitter.com/RCODpVvECR
Vinícius and a wage standoff complicating the future
For Vinícius, renewing with Real Madrid hinges on one scenario: receiving the same salary as Kylian Mbappé. The Brazilian believes that his recent sporting impact, particularly his decisive goals in recent European finals, justifies it. However, the club considers matching the Frenchman's €30 million annual salary would disrupt its wage structure.
Tensions rise as the player is currently not performing at his best. Vinícius has scored five goals and provided seven assists in 22 matches, well below his usual standards. This inconsistency feeds into the arguments of the club's board, which questions the financial demands made by his agent. Real Madrid now faces a different sporting context with Mbappé's arrival shifting Vinícius from the spotlight, leading to internal discontent that the club doesn't hide.
Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso's role in the decision
Real Madrid's coach, Xabi Alonso, holds a firm stance regarding Vinícius. He believes that the Brazilian doesn't fully fit into the offensive structure he intends to establish and has conveyed his views to the board. This opinion carries weight within the club, reinforcing Florentino Pérez's position.
The president understands that keeping a player not fully endorsed by the coach and demanding a record salary could jeopardize other key project operations. This ultimatum is also a way to protect internal stability. According to the player's circle, Vinícius is unhappy with the loss of prominence and treatment received since the beginning of this season. The shift in hierarchy post-Mbappé's arrival has raised doubts about his continuity.

Foreign interest and a potential explosive scenario
Top European clubs closely monitor the Brazilian's situation. Manchester City and PSG have already inquired about his contractual terms. Meanwhile, Saudi Pro League teams are prepared to offer staggering figures to both the player and Real Madrid. The market anticipates movements, especially if the Brazilian rejects the existing offer. For the club, this would confirm that it's time to sell.
Real Madrid faces pivotal months. Retaining Vinícius will only happen if he accepts the current terms, a challenging prospect at present. The club won't shift its financial stance and is already scouting for potential replacements should the breakup occur.
If no agreement is reached, the club will face a tough decision: selling one of its key players from the recent successful era. However, the board insists that no player is above the project and financial stability is non-negotiable. The summer will determine the outcome, with the ball currently in the Brazilian's court.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ultimátum del Real Madrid a Vinícius: "Renuevas ya o te vas"
