Real Madrid have finally recorded a major breakthrough in their push to tie Vinicius Jr to a new long-term contract.
After the exits of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, Vinicius Jr has arguably been the face of the new Real Madrid, carrying the team through thick and thin domestically and in Europe.
Renowned for his individual brilliance and exceptional footballing skills, the 25-year-old established himself as a clutch winger for Los Blancos since his breakout 2023-24 season.
The numbers speak for themselves. Vinicius has recorded double-digit goal tallies for the team in each of his last three seasons in La Liga, with 78 goals in the Spanish elite to his name, plus 48 assists.
And his heroics isn’t limited to the La Liga. On the European scene, the Sao Paulo-born sensation has been Los Blancos’ major attacking threat, scoring 34 Champions League goals and providing 33 assists in 82 appearances.
Overall, he has tallied an impressive 124 goals and 100 assists in 374 appearances for the team, and holds the club record for most goals plus assists in finals.
This heroics has made Vinicius Jr ‘untouchable’ in the squad and it’s understood the club were open to keeping him on fresh terms.
Close sources reveal talks have been ongoing secure the Brazilian’s future for the long-term with a new contract since last season with little breakthrough.
Meanwhile, Saudi clubs and other European rivals were understood to be monitoring the situation and ready for a summer move for the player, with just a year left on his contract.
Now, according to Plettigoal, Real Madrid have finally agreed terms with the player on a new contract in principle. Final details of the deal are reportedly yet to be sorted out, with both parties still locked in talks.
This development marks a relieving break for Real Madrid, ending a prolonged deadlock in their bid to get Vinicius Jr to commit to a new deal since last season.
At the heart of that initial standoff between both parties was disagreement over new wage terms. Sources close to the club reveal Vini’s camp wanted a salary increase that will match the club’s offer for new talisman Kylian Mbappe.
Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid wages
As things stand, Kylian Mbappe remains top of the highest-paid Real Madrid players, taking home a staggering €600,962 weekly, per Capology. Vinicius Jr comes second at €480,769, and then David Alaba at €432k.
While the Brazilian will certainly bag a better deal with improved wages, multiple outlets report that the club aren’t breaking the wage ceiling despite the new offer, leaving Mbappe still stop of the wage ladder.
