Real Madrid forward postpones renewal decision after World Cup as impasse continues
It seems like ages since Real Madrid have been locked in negotiations with Vinicius Jr. over a fresh contract.The Brazilian international’s deal at Santiago Bernabeu expires in 2027, meaning he will...
Real Madrid forward postpones renewal decision after World Cup as impasse continues It seems like ages since Real Madrid have been locked in negotiations with Vinicius Jr. over a fresh contract. The Brazilian international’s deal at Santiago Bernabeu expires in 2027, meaning he will enter the last 12 months of his contract from the start of next season.
This has led to question marks over his long-term future at Real Madrid, although the player is reportedly struggling to attract offers from Europe . The heart of the problem has been Vinicius’ wage demands, with Real Madrid unwilling to put him on the same pay scale as the team’s star attacker, Kylian Mbappe. Renewal decision postponed Spanish journalist Jorge Picon has offered a fresh update on the contract talks between Vinicius Jr.
and Real Madrid. It appears talks between the Brazilian has delayed his decision further, until the end of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Vinicius Jr.
is gearing up for an important summer. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) This comes on the back of his agent demanding a significant pay increase and an unusual signing bonus, in order to extend his contract at the club. Real Madrid, though, are not ready to agree to his demands yet, and the impasse could drag on until the end of the World Cup.