Vinicius Junior rejected the first offer (photo of Alex Capararros/Getty Images)
Real Madrid has officially opened negotiations with Vinicius Junior on a new contract, but the Brazilian star and its representatives have rejected the club’s initial offer.
Currently, the 24 -year -old is hired until 2027 after signing an extension by 2022, which was formally announced in 2023. Its agreement includes a mass launch clause of 1 billion euros.
However, it has been suggested that the striker camp presses for a salary increase that best reflects his position as one of the world’s elite players: Finished losing the Ballon d’Or Award last year. Its current net annual income is around € 15 million, driven by bonuses, including one to win the FIFA’s best prize for the best men’s player.
Vinicius linked to a possible transfer abroad last summer, with Athletics reporting that their representatives maintained discussions About a possible change in the Pro -Saudi League. While Real Madrid was open to expanding its agreement at the time, the player’s camp preferred to wait and evaluate the situation as the season progressed.
Saudi clubs reigned their interest in December, While Chelsea has also been linked. It is clear that Vinicius is still a key goal for the nearby summer transfer window for various parts, but no agreement has yet been reached.
The first meeting sees that the opening offer was diverted
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It is believed that the executives of Madrid and the representatives of Vinicius, including a family member, met at the Valdebebas training facility of the club in mid -January to begin negotiations. The club’s first offer included a salary increase, but it was not enough to convince the player’s camp, who rejected the offer. However, the conversations are expected to continue.
Despite the negotiations, Vinicius repeatedly expressed his desire to stay in Madrid during the long journey.
“I still have only 24 years old,” he said in October. “I want to stay here forever and contribute as much as possible to this team, which has given me everything since I arrived.”
Since joining Flamengo for 45 million euros in 2018, Vinicius has made 293 appearances in Los Blancos, where he had 101 goals and provided 83 assists. He has already won three league titles, two champions leagues and two FIFA Club World Cups.
This season has been in the first way, scoring 16 goals and helping 10 more in 28 appearances in all competitions.