Real Madrid President Florentino Perez is reportedly furious with Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian forward demanded a salary package matching that of new signing Kylian Mbappe. The contract standoff has thrown Vinicius' future at the club into doubt as he enters the final year of his current deal.
Negotiations Stall Over Signing Bonus
According to Spanish outlet Sport, a key sticking point in the negotiations is Vinicius' demand for a €15 million signing bonus, a figure Real Madrid has so far refused to accept. Just a year ago, renewal talks were expected to be straightforward, with club sources confident of a quick agreement. However, the gap between the two sides has widened significantly.
Club Signals Long-Term Strategy
In a move that underscores Real Madrid's transfer strategy, the club is closing in on RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, represented by the same agency as Vinicius. Both players are clients of Roc Nation, and agency representatives are due in Madrid on Monday to finalize Diomande's proposed €120 million transfer. President Perez had previously cited that fee during his election campaign.
The pursuit of Diomande suggests Real Madrid is preparing for life without Vinicius. The 25-year-old's contract negotiations remain unresolved amid what reports describe as a period of significant change at the Bernabeu. No announcement has been made regarding an extension.
