Upon his arrival at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé exploded the existing Merengue hierarchy, becoming the new star and darling of Madrid supporters, with the added bonus of being the highest paid player in the locker room. However, according to his performances, the captain of the Blues was quickly eclipsed by Vinicius Jr, who was still just as impactful.
If the 2024 Ballon d’Or escaped him – not without a certain controversy – in favor of the Spaniard Rodri, the crack auriverde recently won the Fifa The Best trophy dedicated to the best footballer of the year. An individual reward which is not without consequences for his emoluments since the person concerned has thus obtained a significant salary increase.
Jackpot for Vinicius
According to the sports daily AS, the contract extension signed by Vinicius Jr in 2022 provided for this scenario, with the promise of a nice jackpot. Over the next two seasons, the Brazilian winger will therefore see his annual salary increase from 15 to 20 million euros – which will allow him to overtake Kylian Mbappé as the highest paid player in the Real squad.
Author this season of 13 goals and 9 assists in 20 matches in all competitions, Vinicius Jr is one of the most sought-after attackers on the football planet. At 24 years old, the phenomenon is at the peak of his career and the Merengue management does not hide its desire to extend it further. Official discussions with the player’s entourage are also expected this summer to push the current deal well beyond 2027.
