For some time now, there has been a lot of talk about the contract renewal of Vinícius Júnior for Real Madrid. His current contract ends in 2027 and, although there have been many rumors suggesting his continuity, right now nothing is certain. Since Saudi Arabia became interested in signing him, he has raised his financial demands, which has greatly upset Florentino Pérez.
Pedrerol speaks clearly
In the latest episode of "El Chiringuito," Josep Pedrerol, who is always well connected to Florentino Pérez, spoke up.
Pedrerol was blunt, stating: "Financially, Real Madrid understands these are amounts it can't take on. It's simply a financial matter. He's not going to earn more than Mbappé, he's not going to allow it. Or earn a third more than Mbappé. Florentino's not going to go overboard to renew Vinícius."
He continued: "The World Cup has nothing to do with it, we're simply talking about financial terms: offers, Saudi interest... All of that has led Vinícius to feel that, if he was being paid very well elsewhere and he stays, he needs compensation that's up to par."
Finally, the Catalan concluded: "Madrid understands Saudi Arabia is doing very well, but it plays with different tools. These are amounts that break the locker room ecosystem. Vinícius Júnior isn't going to break the bank, he's not going to break the locker room ecosystem."
Vinícius Júnior is no longer the star of Real Madrid
Mbappé's arrival at Real Madrid has caused an internal earthquake in the club's structure, especially regarding hierarchies within the locker room. With the addition of the French star, Florentino Pérez has made it clear: Mbappé will be number one, both in sports and institutionally. No one will be above him. Not even Vinícius Júnior.
Florentino Pérez has made it clear that no player in the locker room will earn more than Mbappé. The Frenchman is not only the highest paid, but also the club's global image. Everything revolves around him: sponsorships, advertising campaigns, major press conferences, and, of course, prominence on the field.
This new order has changed Vinícius's status, and now he must adapt to a somewhat more secondary role. It's not just about money, but about hierarchy. Although both can complement each other on the field, the truth is that the Brazilian has lost that aura of being undisputed that he had until now. This has affected his contract renewal.