Negotiations for Vinícius Júnior's renewal with Real Madrid remain one of the most talked-about topics in European soccer. Although the agreement was expected to be a matter of time, an unexpected detail has complicated the situation. We'll explore here the details of this possible new link and the problem around the clause that the white club wants to include.
Vinícius: key piece in Real Madrid
Since his arrival at Santiago Bernabéu, Vinícius Júnior has established himself as one of Real Madrid's most important players. His speed, skill, and ability to score goals have made him a reference for the Merengues. Despite ups and downs, the Brazilian has been key in decisive moments, such as in the last Champions League.
For this reason, Real Madrid considers Vinícius key for the future and sees his renewal as a priority. The forward's current contract ends in 2027, but the club is already working on an extension that could secure his stay for several more years.
The anti-Saudi Arabia clause
One of the points that has caused friction in the negotiation is the inclusion of a clause prohibiting his departure to Saudi Arabia. In recent months, various clubs in the Saudi league have shown interest in signing top-level players, and Vinícius Júnior has been no exception. Al-Hilal, one of the most powerful teams in the region, has made a tempting offer for the Brazilian, with astronomical figures around 300 million euros.
Real Madrid thus has proposed a high release clause, estimated at 1 billion euros or more, to deter any attempt to sign by Saudi clubs. However, this measure has met resistance from Vinícius. In fact, he has shown his reluctance to sign a clause that limits him in case he wants to go to Saudi Arabia.
Vinícius refuses the clause
The central problem in the negotiations lies in that Vinícius Júnior is not willing to accept this restrictive clause. The Brazilian has made it clear that if he decides to leave Real Madrid, his only option would be Saudi Arabia, which complicates the talks.
Although his future seems to be tied to Real Madrid, the rejection of this clause has slowed the progress of the renewal. Vinícius prefers not to have restrictions that bind him to other leagues, especially Saudi Arabia, where the offers are tempting.