Vinicius refused an extension proposal from Real in September, believing that he could obtain a more lucrative contract if he continued to impress on the ground. However, Real Madrid began discussions with Brazilian representatives in 2025 after learning of his meeting with Saudi officials about a possible transfer to the Middle East. It seems that Los Blancos initially intended to delay negotiations until the end of the season, but the growing demand for Vinicius accelerated the process.
According to Cadena Ser, one of the main points of friction in negotiations is the request for Vinicius of a higher salary than that of Mbappé, which earns 15 million euros per year. Currently, the left winger earns an amount similar to that of the French striker, but his representatives believe that he deserves a more substantial salary increase given his contributions to the team. His team put pressure for a significant salary increase, allowing them to earn more than 25 million euros per year. In addition, Real Madrid must match or at least get closer to the lucrative offer that Vinicius has received from Saudi Arabia, where it would be offered a contract worth one billion euros over five years.
Vinicius requests too much
Currently, Real Madrid has shown little interest in accepting these conditions, which makes the possibility of a transfer to Saudi Arabia more realistic. Reports indicate that Vinicius would reject any offer below 20 million euros per year, which even more complicates the situation.
If the financial package of Saudi Arabia is undeniably attractive, sources say that the main concern of Vinicius is not only money but also the overall competitiveness of the Saudi Pro League. Another key incentive that would have been offered to him would be a special role of ambassador for the 2034 World Cup, which will take place in Saudi Arabia.
