As Real Madrid begin negotiations for the extension of Vinicius Junior, a possible tension around salaries seems to emerge between the Brazilian and his teammate Kylian Mbappé. Vinicius, whose contract runs until 2026, aspires to become the club’s highest paid player, a request which could call into question the balance within the squad.
Vinicius wants to match Mbappé at the top
In search of securing the future of its star winger in the face of persistent interest from Saudi Arabia, Real Madrid plans to offer him an XXL extension. According to Don Balonthe Brazilian would have demanded a salary equivalent to that of Mbappé, who had nevertheless accepted a reduction to sign with Real last summer. This request would have raised questions among the Frenchman, who would not understand that the club was suddenly ready to adjust its financial policy for Vinicius.
Mbappé remains diplomatic in public
Despite these potential differences, Mbappé recently showed his support for Vinicius after his victory at The Best trophies. In a sober but meaningful message on Instagram, the Frenchman wrote: “Well deserved brother. » However, behind the scenes, this race for salaries could reignite a war of egos, especially since the duo is still struggling to establish perfect chemistry on the field.
A strategic decision for Pérez
President Florentino Pérez will have to skillfully juggle the interests of his two stars to avoid internal conflict. With the growing importance of Vinicius (14 goals and 10 assists this season) and the emblematic status of Mbappé, this file will be decisive for the future of Real Madrid.
