Real Madrid are open to the possibility of Vinícius Júnior leaving the club if there’s no agreement on a new contract, with the club having no plans to increase their last renewal offer. Vinícius is due to return to Valdebebas for preseason training on Monday after his post-World Cup holiday with doubts persisting over his future, and just a year left on his current deal. The Brazilian’s representatives have been in a long-term standoff with Madrid over a new contract, with the player’s current deal seeing him receive around €17m net annually. Sources have told ESPN that no date has yet been set for a meeting between Madrid executives and Vinícius’s representatives, with the club believing it is now down to the player to decide whether to sign a new contract or seek a move elsewhere.
The situation has been complicated by the fact that Vinícius’s relationship with coach Xabi Alonso was strained, and the player has been in poor form, with no goals in his last 16 games. He has also been whistled by Madrid fans, which has further strained the situation. However, despite Alonso’s exit, another significant barrier to a new contract remains – the difference between the wage packet requested by the Brazilian and what the club is willing to offer is still viewed as substantial. In the last meetings held in May 2025, Madrid presented the player with an offer of approximately €20m, which Vinícius’s camp believed was insufficient. They are asking for an additional €10m in bonuses to make a total package of €30m per year.
Arsenal have been reported to be interested in the winger and have been studying the feasibility of a deal, which could be a potential destination for Vinícius if he decides to leave Madrid. Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid are open to letting 24-year-old winger Thiago Almada leave if the club receives a suitable offer, according to sources. The Rojiblancos paid Botafogo around €20 million last summer to secure his services, but Almada has only started five games since, scoring two goals and providing one assist. This situation is not directly related to Vinícius’s, but it shows that there are other players in the league who are also facing uncertain futures.
The negotiations between Vinícius’s camp and Madrid have been stalled for some time, with the player’s representatives believing that the club’s final offer was different to what had been discussed, with no bonuses included. By contrast, club sources said a verbal agreement had been reached, which was then not followed through on, leaving executives feeling that the players’ camp had not kept their word. Subsequently, negotiations have not progressed, and it remains to be seen whether Vinícius will sign a new contract with Madrid or seek a move elsewhere. The player’s renewal situation could still change, but no progress has been made for some time, and it’s unclear what the future holds for the Brazilian winger.
In May this year, the club and the player’s representatives were close to an agreement which would see Vinícius receive €20 million annually, with another €10m in bonuses, but this has not been finalized. The situation is complex, and it’s difficult to predict what will happen next. One thing is certain, though – Vinícius’s future is uncertain, and it will be interesting to see how this situation develops in the coming weeks and months. Real Madrid have remained positive about their chances of securing a new deal with Vinícius, who has won two Champions Leagues and three LaLiga titles since joining in 2018, but it’s unclear whether they will be able to come to an agreement with the player’s representatives.
