Real Madrid issues a firm ultimatum to Vinicius

Real Madrid seems to have lost patience in contract renewal talks with Vinicius, as the Brazilian star appears reluctant to extend his deal.

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Real Madrid has informed Vinicius and his agent that no further offers will be made. He must either accept the current contract on the table or be placed on the transfer market this summer. This is a pivotal decision marking a fracture in their relationship and opening the door to an unexpected scenario in the near future.

Real Madrid is aware that Vinicius’ contract runs until 2027, but to avoid repeating cases of players leaving on a free transfer, the club has set 2026 as the final opportunity to secure a substantial transfer fee if Vinicius maintains his current stance.

For Vinicius, an extension is only possible if his salary matches that of Kylian Mbappe. The Brazilian forward believes that his contributions in recent seasons, especially decisive goals in the Champions League prove he fully deserves a top-tier status at Bernabeu.

However, Real Madrid argues that raising his salary to 30 million euros per year, like Mbappe’s, would disrupt the club’s wage structure. Tensions have escalated given Vinicius’ current poor form. He has scored only 5 goals and provided 7 assists in 22 matches, well below his own standards. This has led the Los Blancos management to lose confidence in the hefty demands Vinicius is making. Additionally, Mbappe’s arrival has diminished Vinicius’ role as the leading star in attack, which he is unhappy about, causing underlying conflicts in the locker room.

Moreover, Xabi Alonso’s viewpoint has also had a significant impact. The Spanish coach believes Vinicius does not quite fit the attacking structure he wants to build. Florentino Pérez understands that keeping a player who lacks full support from the coach, yet demands a record salary, could harm other transfer plans. Therefore, the ultimatum also serves to protect internal stability.

Sources close to Vinicius reveal he is unhappy about losing his central role and how he has been treated since the start of the season. The shift in the power hierarchy following Mbappe’s arrival has made him question his future at the club.

Several top European clubs are closely monitoring this situation. Manchester City and PSG have inquired about Vinicius’ contract terms. Simultaneously, teams from the Saudi Pro League are ready to offer huge sums to both the player and Real Madrid.

For Real Madrid, this is a clear signal that it’s time to sell Vinicius. If no agreement is reached, the club may have to part ways with one of its key players. However, the management insists: no one is bigger than the club’s project, and financial stability is non-negotiable.

The summer of 2026 will determine everything. Now, the ball is in Vinicius’ court.

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