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Vinicius Junior, a 26-year-old Brazilian forward, has rejected the first Real Madrid renewal offer, which offered him 20 million euros net per season. The player is requesting a salary of 30 million net, in addition to a signing bonus. Both parties will meet again next week to try to bridge the gap, as The Athletic has revealed.
The current contract of the attacker ends in June 2027, prompting the white club to decide his future during this transfer market. Although the player intends to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu, the economic disparity between the two parties remains significant.
Vinicius Junior demands a salary increase while Real Madrid stands firm
Real Madrid's proposal raises the fixed salary of the Brazilian from the current 18 million euros net to 20 million, but Vinicius considers this raise insufficient. His aim is to be close to 30 million net per season and to receive a signing bonus.
However, the Madrid entity refuses to include the signing bonus. The board believes that accepting this request could lead to similar claims from other players in the squad when negotiating their contracts in the future.
Despite the disagreement, neither party considers the negotiation broken. Representatives of the player and the club are expected to meet again next week to try to narrow the economic gap and reach an agreement securing the Brazilian winger's continuity.

Comparison with Mbappé influences the renewal
One factor influencing the negotiation is the salary situation of Kylian Mbappé. Although both players have a similar fixed salary, the French forward received a significant signing bonus when he arrived as a free agent from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024, significantly boosting his total income.
Vinicius' camp believes this difference should be reflected in his new contract, while Real Madrid maintains its salary policy, avoiding changes in its remuneration structure through renewal bonuses. This currently stands as the main obstacle to reaching an agreement.
What options does Vinicius Junior have if there's no agreement?
With a contract until 2027, the future of Vinicius Junior enters a critical phase. The first option is still to finalize the renewal this summer, a solution both the player and Real Madrid deem a priority.
If negotiations remain deadlocked, the club could also consider a transfer before the market closes to prevent the player from entering the final year of his contract without an agreement. The third alternative would be to keep the Brazilian for one more season and accept the risk of him being able to negotiate freely with other clubs before leaving at the end of his contract without cost. The upcoming meeting scheduled for next week will be crucial in determining which of these scenarios prevails.
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