Introduction
On August 7, Vinícius extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2032. His contract was originally meant to expire in 2027 however, Real Madrid negotiated for a long time to convince the Brazilian winger to stay.
Contract Details
- Salary: €20–22 million net per season
- Performance bonuses: €2 million
- Release clause: €1 billion
He becomes the second-highest earner at Real Madrid, surpassing major players such as Bellingham and Konaté. Mbappé remains the highest earner, with a salary of around €31 million per year.
Arsenal Interest
Arsenal showed major interest in Vinícius Jr., but no decision was made regarding a transfer, and the move remained a rumor.
José Mourinho’s Involvement
Portuguese coach José Mourinho was involved during the negotiations, helping with discussions between the club and Vinícius’ representatives.
Mourinho views Vinícius as a key player and plans to give him a major role at Real Madrid.
Vinícius Jr.’s Confirmation
Vinícius confirmed his contract renewal by saying:
“Mourinho wants me to be as I have always been: happy, cheerful and playing my football.”
Reported by The Guardian.
My Perspective
In my perspective, this is an excellent move from Real Madrid. Convincing a player like Vinícius to stay could mean a lot under José Mourinho’s fast-paced counter-attacking tactics.
In my opinion, Vinícius’ salary should not be a huge matter because he can pay it back with his goals and assists.
After his facial change, he has gained confidence, meaning he might finally show his full potential — or, as I would say, he could either bloom or dry like a branch.
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