Vinícius halts his renewal with Real Madrid by demanding €15 million loyalty bonus

Negotiations between Real Madrid and Vinícius Júnior to extend his contract remain stalled. The Brazilian is demanding a €15 million loyalty bonus and a salary close to that of Mbappé, while the club refuses to break its salary structure.

Vinícius Júnior's future at Real Madrid remains uncertain. Although the Brazilian intends to continue at the Santiago Bernabéu, talks to renew his contract are not progressing. The Roc Nation agency, which represents the player, has put forward financial conditions that the management considers excessive.

According to Sport, the main obstacle is the request for a €15 million loyalty bonus if Vinícius completes the entirety of his next contract. Additionally, his camp wants the winger's salary to be closer to Kylian Mbappé's, who earns around €30 million per season. These figures are far from what the club is willing to accept.

President Florentino Pérez does not want to disrupt the salary structure of the squad. Although Real Madrid values Vinícius as a key piece of the sports project, the management's stance is firm: they will not yield to demands they consider exorbitant. If no rapprochement occurs, the club may consider listening to offers before the conflict drags on.

Meanwhile, Arsenal remains very attentive to any opportunity. According to The Athletic, the London club sees Vinícius as one of their major market targets. They would be willing to make a historic investment, close to €160 million, to convince Real Madrid. For now, there are no formal negotiations between the two clubs, but in London, they hope that the economic differences will open an unexpected door.

At Real Madrid, they remain calm. The club continues to see Vinícius as a fundamental piece alongside Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Federico Valverde in José Mourinho's project. However, the coming weeks will be decisive. If the parties can find common ground, the Brazilian will continue to lead the Madrid attack. If not, Arsenal is waiting for its moment to attempt one of the most impactful signings in the European market.