Real Madrid will solve the ongoing uncertainty about Vinicius Junior’s futureput an end to a fairy tale that has been delayed for over a year. While fans may celebrate the end of this long-term contract drama, the decision behind closed doors may lead to unintentional consequences-especially among the club’s biggest stars, including Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.
The Brazilian forward, once urged with extravagant offers from Saudi Arabia, is now preparing to commit his long -term future to the club he joined as a teenager. But by doing it, Los Blancos has had to break its own wage structureA move that may not fit well with everyone in the dressing room.
After months of rumors that link him to Saudi Pro League – with certain offers that are reportedly reached $1.1 billion under five years – Vinicius Jr. has reached an agreement with Real Madrid to extend their contract until the summer of 2030. The news was first reported by Spanish journalist Josep Pedrerol on TV beachthat said: “Vinicius will sign for another three years … It will surely be announced before the Club World Cup.”
Currently bound to the club by 2027, Brazilian’s new business adds another three seasonsEnsure his presence in Madrid well into the coming decade. This development marks the end of speculation that began last year when his entourage reportedly participated in talks with Saudi officials.
Florentino Perez and the white board have reportedly been careful throughout, careful with both the financial consequences and the message such a deal can send to the rest of the squad. The breakthrough came when both sides compromised with salary expectationswith Vinicius who originally requested over $ 34 million per season.
Salary that can break the system?
According to SportsVinicius’ new contract will net him more than $ 22.7 million per seasonin mining Real Madrid’s internal payroll of $ 17.1 million. The only other player who has reached that threshold? Kylical MbappeWho signed with the club last summer after letting its PSG contract expire.
“The contract must be improved,” Picrerol confirms. “But that doesn’t mean he’ll earn 32 [million] either.” The compromise, while less than Vinicius’s first request, still marks a significant change in the club’s economic strategy – one that can trigger a rippling effect.
Problem with brewing in the dressing room?
Vinicius’ new salary sets him in line with Mbappe, a status that quotes his importance to the team. But this move could Create tensions among the club’s other starsparticularly Jude BellinghamAs recently was third in Ballon d’Or voting and is generally seen as the future of Madrid’s midfield.
Englishmen’s contract goes to 2027 – and when it is for renewal, He may require a raise of matching vinicius or more. There is also concern about how this increase in pay will be viewed Federico Valverde and other key players that falls into the second salary.
“Sport warns that the decision to break the wage structure comes with risks,” As other players can now see this as a pioneer, which potentially creates a domino effect in future negotiations.
