Saudi Arabia has intensified its interest in Vinícius Júnior in recent weeks, but what nobody expected was that the Brazilian had already a decision. After having thought it over, the forward has decided that the best thing for his career is to continue at Real Madrid, to the point of already negotiating a new contract. "I'm staying", indicated the true Ballon d'Or in a conversation with some of the heavyweights in the locker room.
Vinícius Júnior's contract with Real Madrid ends in 2027 and no risks want to be taken. Negotiations are underway to tie him down for the (very) long term, and a new contract with a significant salary increase is on the table. It won't be at Mbappé's figures as such, but he will be the second highest-paid in the squad, with a minimal gap between them.
What Vinícius Júnior is clear about is that he wants to stay at Real Madrid and doesn't care about Saudi Arabia's money. Despite the proposal being very good, he has started negotiations to renew for the long term. Florentino has prioritized this operation with the intention of preventing a possible departure in the coming years, so he will have a higher salary and will maintain his one billion clause.
Vinícius Júnior rejects more than one billion from Saudi Arabia to continue at Real Madrid
One billion for Vinícius Júnior over five years, tax-free, was the first offer received by the star of Real Madrid. This includes his role as ambassador and image of the 2034 World Cup, but something changed and it is even higher, making the decision to stay in Madrid even more worthy.
The new offer from Saudi Arabia surpasses the previous one: 300 million per season for Vinícius Júnior. That is, 1.5 billion over five years. The offer for Real Madrid was also improved: 400 million.
At all times, Florentino Pérez has been clear that the Brazilian would only leave Real Madrid if he himself requested it. Not only has this scenario not occurred, but he also intends to renew. A new long-term contract is underway for him to spend his entire career at Bernabéu.
In this regard, Vinícius Júnior has been very clear: his dream is to succeed at Real Madrid, something he is already doing. But he goes further, he wants to be among the best in history wearing white. He would like to be remembered as a legend, and that will only happen by rejecting Saudi Arabia as he has done.