In Real Madrid, the cohabitation between Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappé is at the heart of a soap opera that intensifies. Present in Madrid since 2018, Vinicius has long worn Madrid hopes on his left wing. But the arrival of Mbappé last summer changed the dynamics of the locker room and upset the hierarchy.
Despite speculation about rivalry or incompatibility on the ground, Mbappé said last April wanting to play alongside Vinicius. In an interview with Sextathe French declared: “I came with the idea of playing with him. I can't imagine Madrid without Vini. We play well together and we will help Madrid. »» However, in practice, their simultaneous presence on the same left flank complicates things, because the two prefer to evolve in this area, which limits tactical options.
Vinicius wants more
This situation is all the more delicate since Vinicius finds himself in an uncomfortable position. Formerly undisputed, he must now deal with a questioning of his status, in particular with the arrival of coach Xabi Alonso who has rebuilt the cards. The daily AS reveals that the Brazilian would like a salary higher than that of Mbappé, a major point of friction while the club refuses to demote the French star.
In addition, the extension of the Vinicius contract is at a standstill, with negotiations frozen until 2026, just a year from the expiration of his lease. Thus, rumors of a possible departure from the 25 -year -old player, especially towards Saudi Arabia with a colossal offer of 350 million euros, are circulating more and more. But according to the media, the priority of the Brazilian remains for the moment to continue his Madrid adventure.
This situation places Real Madrid in the face of a delicate choice. With the Vinicius contract which expires in 2027 and negotiations suspended until 2026, the club risks being in a position of weakness for a possible extension or a resale. For the moment, Real maintains Mbappé as a salary priority, leaving Vinicius to decide its future.
