Real Madrid are set to hand Vinícius Júnior a new long-term contract that will see him earn over €20 million per year, placing him on equal footing with Kylian Mbappé as the club’s highest-paid player, according to SPORT.
Originally, the Brazilian winger requested a staggering €30 million annually. Although the club won’t meet that full demand, they’ve agreed to break their traditional salary cap — which usually stays under €15 million — to retain one of their marquee stars.
The new deal runs until 2030, extending Vinicius’ stay by three more years. Despite a noticeable dip in form this season following his Ballon d’Or snub, Madrid remain confident in his long-term value and are using this contract as a statement of faith.
However, this move could cause a ripple effect within the squad, with questions being raised about how other players might react to this exceptional salary hike.
Meanwhile, public opinion is divided:
Some fans feel Vinicius deserves it despite a poor season.
Others argue it’s too much for a player they believe has become too self-centered and inconsistent.
All eyes will now be on Vinicius to justify the investment and silence the critics by returning to top form alongside Mbappé in Madrid’s next era
of dominance.
