Vinícius's future at Real Madrid is not guaranteed in the short term. Florentino Pérez could be in for a surprise at the end of the current season.
The Saudi offer is a sword of Damocles hanging over Vinícius and Real Madrid. The Brazilian player wants to stay at the white club. He feels comfortable, supported and happy. He knows that he is at the best club in the world and that there are no steps above Real Madrid.
Nothing would make him happier than ending his career at Real Madrid, but not at any price. The group that looks after his interests is willing to play the bad cop against Florentino demanding more money for his continuity.
Vinícius Uses the Saudi Offer to Put Pressure
The Arab offer is a great asset, guaranteeing Vinícius 200 million euros net per season. What's more, Real Madrid would obtain a transfer fee of around 300 million euros.
Florentino knows that this is no bluff. He'll have to be very clever and cunning to convince the player to stay at Real Madrid.
That's easy for him. What will be more difficult for him is to keep the payroll of the tean from skyrocketing.
The group negotiating on behalf of Vinícius knows the details of the contract that links Mbappé to Real Madrid thoroughly. They are asking for one more euro.
The arrival of Mbappé hasn't meant an improvement in the game of Real Madrid, where Vinícius remains its cornerstone. That's what they will base their request on.
Vinícius Wants to Earn more than Mbappé
Vinícius can't earn less than Mbappé; that is the philosophy. Between salary and transfer bonus, the Frenchman earns 72 million gross, to which must be added variables based on performance: goals, matches and titles.
Vinícius wants to take action for those amounts. Currently his salary is 25 million gross per year. The 50 million difference he is demanding would alter the balance of Real Madrid's wage bill.
His contract expires in 2027, but the Arabs can break it at any time. Florentino has already told Vinícius that he doesn't want anyone at the club who is unhappy.
He is also aware, however, that his loss would be traumatic for the white team. Right now he is the most decisive player in the squad with 12 goals and 8 assists.
The last word belongs to Florentino Pérez.