Real Madrid and Vinícius Júnior are about to close an important chapter. The Brazilian's renewal, a desired piece of news, will become official right after the Club World Cup.
Although everything was agreed upon since May, the signing has been delayed. Now, it's time to wait, but the truth is that Vini's future at Bernabéu is more secure than ever.
Priorities in Valdebebas
Real Madrid has had a busy summer. With the transfer market open at an unusual time, urgency has set the agenda. The club has focused on strengthening the squad for next season and, especially, for the Club World Cup in the United States.
Signings like Huijsen and Alexander-Arnold have drawn attention. In addition, the negotiation with Benfica for Carreras and the agreement with Mastantuono to get ahead of PSG have monopolized conversations in Valdebebas.
Amid all this, Vinícius Júnior's renewal was pushed to the background, though not forgotten. The agreement was already ready; only the signature was missing to make it official.
A contract that marks a turning point
Vinícius, 24 years old, will extend his contract with Madrid until 2030. This means three more years compared to his current contract. In numbers, we're talking about a contract exceeding €100 million ($100 million) over the next five years.
This means an average of €20 million ($20 million) net per season, but note, it's not a fixed and linear figure. The salary will gradually increase. In the first year, Vini will earn less than those €20 million ($20 million), but with each season, his salary will grow until it reaches the agreed total.
Additionally, the contract includes very attractive incentives. Bonuses for winning The Best, achieving a Ballon d'Or, or reaching certain goal-scoring figures. With these conditions, Vini will become the highest-paid player on the team, even above Mbappé.
A long-term bond for a key player
This renewal will be the third that Vinícius signs with Real Madrid. The first was in 2017, when the club officially signed him upon turning 18 in 2018. Then came the renewal in 2023; now, this new agreement secures the Brazilian at the club for seven more years.
Additionally, Vini's contract joins other long-term deals in the squad. Young players like Huijsen, Endrick, and Lunin are also committed until 2030. Even Alexander-Arnold has a contract signed until 2031.
This reflects Madrid's commitment to building a solid long-term project, trusting the youth and talent of its stars.