With the signing of Kylian Mbappé this summer, one could wonder what place would be reserved for Madrid’s new idol, Vinicius Junior. Author of an exceptional season, the Brazilian certainly did not win the Ballon d’Or, but he won the hearts of Merengue supporters more than ever. There was still a question after his second Champions League won in June: that of its extension.
He may still be under contract until 2027 with the reigning European champion club, but Vinicius remains no less desired. It is with this in mind that the Saudi rumor has been coming back insistently for several months. And even though he never really showed mutual interest, Vinicius didn’t close the door to the possibility either, which continues to frighten the Madrid press with each passing day.
Real Madrid will have to act
Obviously, this is not the last information published by Marca which should also reassure Real fans. As the newspaper explains this Thursday, no discussion has yet started between the Brazilian player’s clan and the Madrid management. We will not go so far as to suggest that the two parties are close to divorce, far from it, but today, the horizon is still too vague to swear that the 23-year-old winger will extend his term in Madrid.
Several meetings have already taken place in recent months, notably in Doha and Dubai, but they did not really focus on the subject of an extension. As a reminder, the latest information from Spain spoke of Vini’s desire to get significantly closer to the salary received by Kylian Mbappé. We do not know if Madrid will grant his request, but given the importance of Vini in his club (14 goals and 10 assists in 21 matches in all competitions this season), we say that the Brazilian remains in a position of strength today. And Real won’t have to play with fire for long, otherwise they’ll get burned…
