Vinicius Junior will ask to be paid a similar sum to team-mate Kylian Mbappe in his next round of contract talks with Real Madrid, a report has revealed.
The Brazilian signed a new contract in October 2023 that will run for just two years at the end of the current season, with Madrid already considering opening talks over an extension in the summer.
As he points out ASVinicius would be more than happy to sign an extension, though Madrid will have to make a significant financial investment in their services to secure a deal.
When Vinicius signed his last contract, he accepted a salary below the club’s top wages, but he will demand parity with Mbappé when talks take place this time, confident that his importance to the team is at least equal to from french
The main complication will be interest from Saudi Arabia, who have long seen Vinicius as a potential blockbuster signing. Al Ahli were keen to sign the winger in the summer, only to reject Madrid’s determination to receive his €1bn release clause in full.
It is claimed that Vinicius, while not exactly thrilled by the prospect of a move to Saudi Arabia, wanted to at least entertain the offer, sparking concerns in Madrid that they could find themselves in a bidding war to retain the 24-year-old.
However, it is stressed that Vinicius is happy in Madrid and wants to continue with Carlo Ancelotti’s side, if only if he is paid the kind of salary he believes he has earned.
