Real Madrid-Vinicius Jr. Contract Talks Stall Amid Salary Dispute

Negotiations between Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. over his contract renewal have stalled due to the Brazilian's demand for a salary matching that of Kylian Mbappé, which the club finds unrealistic given his recent form. While an agreement was nearly finalized earlier in the season, Vinicius's agent recently requested a significant pay raise, surprising Real Madrid's management and causing a standstill. The club believes Vinicius has a year left on his contract to prove his worth for a salary increase and is not inclined to match Mbappé's earnings. If no consensus is reached, Real Madrid is prepared to consider selling Vinicius, especially with a lucrative €200 million offer reportedly from Saudi Arabia. Proceeds from such a sale could be reinvested to pursue signing Erling Haaland, fulfilling club president Florentino Pérez's ambition to bring both Mbappé and Haaland to the team. Despite the current impasse, Real Madrid remains calm, hoping dialogue will resume to reach a satisfactory agreement.