Real Madrid offer new deal worth €22 million to Vinicius; player still demands €30 million

According to ESPN Brasil, Real Madrid have reopened contract negotiations with Vinícius Jr. following the World Cup, presenting the Brazilian star with an improved renewal offer.

While the club have increased their proposal, the two sides remain well apart financially, leaving the future of one of Real Madrid’s biggest stars unresolved.

Real Madrid improve their offer

According to the report, Real Madrid resumed talks with Vinícius and his representatives after the World Cup, ending a negotiation that had been largely dormant for almost a year.

The Merengues’ latest proposal would pay the Brazilian €22 million per season, representing an increase on previous offers of around €20 million per year.

Despite the improved offer, it still falls short of the player’s expectations.

Vinicius is seeking a salary of around €30 million per season, while his current contract pays him roughly €17.5 million annually.

Standing firm on his position. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

With his deal entering its final year, he would be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club from January if no renewal agreement is reached.

Why the player is holding firm

Sources close to the negotiations told ESPN that Vinicius and his representatives view this as the most important contract of his career.

At 26 years old, they believe the new deal should reflect not only his current status but also everything he has achieved since joining Real Madrid in 2018, including scoring in two UEFA Champions League finals.

As such, Vinicius and his entourage are holding firm on their position and demanding a pay packet worth €30 million per year.

Arsenal continue to monitor the situation

Meanwhile, Arsenal remain interested in the Brazilian international and are closely following the contract situation.

Arsenal remain interested. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

However, according to the report, the Premier League champions have not made any official contact with either Real Madrid or Vinicius’ representatives.

Amid the ongoing contract saga, Vinicius returned to Valdebebas on Monday to begin preparations for the 2026-27 season under new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.

Real Madrid, for their part, are prepared to consider selling Vinicius if contract negotiations ultimately collapse.

At present, no new meeting between the two parties has been scheduled, and uncertainty remains on both sides.