Real Madrid's offer for Vinicius Junior's signature fails to secure his commitment
In the world of football, negotiations for Vinícius Júnior's contract renewal with Real Madrid have hit a snag, with talks reportedly on hold as of early August 2025. Despite the Brazil international's expressed desire to stay long-term at the club, the stalemate persists, causing uncertainty about his future.
Vinícius Júnior, who has been a part of Real Madrid since 2018, having joined from Flamengo, has established himself as one of the best players in the world. He has played in 294 matches in all competitions for Real Madrid so far in his career, scoring 101 goals and giving 83 assists.
The crux of the issue appears to be the player's wage demands. Vinícius Júnior is seeking more than his current salary in his new terms, reportedly asking for a net salary of around €20 million per season. This would make him the highest-paid player at Real Madrid, surpassing even Kylian Mbappé’s €15 million net per year. Some reports indicate he might be aiming even higher, with figures over €25 million mentioned in negotiations details.
However, Real Madrid have not actively engaged in contract talks for months, and discussions are expected to potentially resume in 2026. This deadlock may partly reflect the club’s entering a "new era" under manager Xabi Alonso, who demands higher work rate and discipline, reportedly raising concerns about Vinícius’s defensive effort and overall contribution.
Meanwhile, other clubs have shown interest in the talented Brazilian. While there has been speculation about lucrative offers from the Saudi Pro League, Real Madrid deny that any formal or "eye-watering" bids have been made yet. The Saudi Pro League, however, has expressed interest in signing Vinícius Júnior in the past, telling his camp that he would be a big target for them in 2025. They even showed interest in signing him last summer, although no concrete offers have surfaced publicly as of August 2025.
Vinícius Júnior himself has publicly expressed his wish to remain at Madrid "for a long time," but the stalemate persists, leaving his future at the club uncertain. As negotiations continue, fans and football enthusiasts alike will eagerly await updates on one of the most exciting talents in the game today.
[1] The Athletic, "Vinícius Júnior rejects Real Madrid’s contract offer, seeking €20m a year," August 2025. [2] Marca, "Vinícius Júnior: 'I want to stay at Real Madrid for a long time,'" August 2025. [3] AS, "Vinícius Júnior's contract renewal with Real Madrid stalled amidst wage demands," August 2025. [4] Goal.com, "Real Madrid and Vinícius Júnior in contract standoff," August 2025. [5] Sky Sports, "Saudi Pro League plans to pursue Vinícius Júnior again in 2025," August 2025.
- Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future at Real Madrid, Vinícius Júnior's stellar performances in Laliga have caught the attention of European leagues, with the Saudi Pro League expressing interest in signing him.
- In the midst of contract negotiations with Real Madrid, Vinícius Júnior's wage demands are pushing him towards becoming one of the highest-paid players in European-leagues football, potentially dethroning Kylian Mbappé’s record at Real Madrid.
