Yesterday, Vinicius Jr made his comeback to Valdebebas. After enjoying a well-deserved rest after a long and tiring season punctuated by the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian was expected in the Spanish capital. All smiles, the winger, who showed his new face after his chin operation, passed the physical tests. But behind the scenes, the 26-year-old footballer knows that his future is more at stake than ever. At the end of his contract in a year, he has still not extended with the residents of the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium.
However, discussions have been going on for months. But both Real Madrid and the player are sticking to their positions. Which is good for Arsenal, who are advancing their pawns to try to make the big move Vini Jr. A player whose price is estimated at €150 million. A colossal sum that the London club should therefore pay, where Mikel Arteta sees him as the ideal offensive recruit. However, some media believe that his signing risks unbalancing the Gunners, since he does not really do the defensive work. Regardless, Arsenal are closely monitoring his case.
An upwardly revised proposal
But for the moment, the Auriverde international is still in Madrid. There, his club made it known that he must accept the extension offer he received or leave. If he refuses to extend, but does not leave during the transfer window, he could be placed on the bench. This is what assured Marca Friday. This Tuesday, new information was published about it. COPE explains that Vini Jr returns with the ambition to extend, he who must meet Florentino Pérez who also wants to continue with him. The tone is different in Brazil.
ESPN reveals that Real Madrid have made a new contract extension offer to their winger. The Madrilenians contacted the player’s representatives after the World Cup to resume discussions which had stalled. According to the Brazilian media, the Merengues have revised their proposal upwards and are now offering him €22 million per season. Currently, he receives €15 million per year. Yesterday, A.S. indicated that he wanted €20 million per year. ESPN we’re talking about €30 million per season. The player and his entourage want him to sign what will be the biggest contract of his career as he is in the prime of life and an experienced player. It remains to be seen whether this new offer will have an effect or if Vini Jr will refuse it, he who also wants to obtain bonuses and have control over his image rights. The Athletic clarifies that Real Madrid will not give in to his demands regarding the bonus to extend his contract, because it may give bad ideas to his teammates.
