According to Spanish media, during the extension negotiations, Vinicius proposed increasing his salary from $17 million to $23 million per season (after tax) - equal to the income Kylian Mbappe is receiving.
However, Real said that the 25-year-old's performance last season was the most unconvincing in the last 4 years. The team has also failed to win any major trophies, further reducing the demand for a salary increase to the "realistic phage".
Real still have 2 years left on their contract with Vinicius, so they are not afraid of the pressure to keep him at all costs. Instead, the board expect the Brazilian to regain his form in the 2025-2026 season to prove his worth.
If Vinicius does not meet professional requirements, the Royal team is ready to sit at the negotiating table. Some of the rich clubs in Saudi Arabia are said to be ready to roll up the red carpet, paying up to 230 million USD per year (exempt from tax) and transfer fees as required by Real.
Competition in Real's attack is also increasing, as Mbappe quickly took the main position after only one season, while young talent Gonzalo Garcia emerged with the nickname "new Raul". In addition, Rodrygo is also considering leaving when he is no longer in demand.
