Vinicius asks for 20 million euros! Real Madrid is in a tug-of-war for contract renewal

The introduction of a superstar like Killian Mbappe is a huge success for any club, but it also often brings unexpected ripple effects. At present, Real Madrid is facing such a situation. Vinicius's contract renewal negotiations have become complicated by Mbappe's joining.

Let's see what the crux of this negotiation is. Vinicius' current contract will expire in June 2027. Although he himself publicly expressed his desire to stay in the team for a long time to create history, the negotiations between the two sides have fallen into a "freeze" state since February this year. He hopes to get a new contract with an annual salary of 20 million euros after tax, which is 5 million euros more than his current salary. This requirement will allow him to surpass Mbappe and become the highest-paid player in the team.

But Real Madrid's board of directors is reluctant to break their carefully established salary structure. Although Mbappe's huge signing fee, if shared to each season, is actually a "hidden salary", the club hopes to maintain a balance on the open salary bar.

Now, Vinicius has less than two and a half years left in his contract, and he will enter the final 18 months from the middle of the season, which is a "dangerous zone" in the transfer market. Although Saudi Arabia's stunning 1 billion euro price has been withdrawn, with Vinicius' market valuation of 170 million euros, he is still the target of all European giants. If the contract renewal continues to be delayed, it is difficult to ensure that the "money bomb" in the Middle East will not appear again.

makes the situation more complicated and there are tactical questions. Mbappe's arrival and rumors that he and Vinicius are not fully compatible in the tactical system of Xavi Alonso have made the club more cautious when making this decision.

So, Real Madrid is now facing a difficult choice: whether to break the salary structure and meet the requirements of one of their most dazzling stars, or take the risk of delaying contract negotiations and let the Brazilian "speed machine" become a seductive prey in the eyes of European and Saudi giants. The final answer to this question will determine the future direction of Real Madrid's team building.