Vini Jr’s stellar year sparks Real Madrid’s effort to lock him in with a record-breaking deal
The year 2024 sealed Vinícius Júnior as one of the most prominent names in international soccer. Named FIFA's Best Player and decisive in the Champions League, the Brazilian forward showed that his talent goes far beyond numbers and stats. But success on the field brings new demands, both inside and outside of the game.
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With another season in the highlight, Vini Jr.'s contract is once more back in the spotlight. Although he has a contract up to 2027, Real Madrid will reach a middle-of-the-year proposal for him to renew in order to put the Brazilian among the stars, including Mbappé and Alaba, in both the hierarchy and the wages scale.
Not long ago, the Brazilian had one of the lowest salaries in the main squad. Up until his renewal in 2023, Vini Jr. made 1.5 million euros a year-a wage far from what was taken on the pitch. The situation currently is different. For all that he is earning with the team, the forward is demanding a contract compatible with these achievements. That would bring figures higher than 10 million euros annually.
The meteoric rise of Vini Jr. has drawn attention from all corners of the globe. In this regard, Saudi Arabia has shown keen interest in making him the face of its World Cup ambitions. Their offers pushed Real Madrid to reinforce its stance with a staggering 1-billion-euro release clause—a figure that speaks volumes.
This interest, however, collides with the deep linkage of the Brazilian to the club. At Real Madrid, Vini Jr. is not just any player, but a piece of everything this team is and means in the current context. That can make the renewal almost evident, one that goes over the mere financial terms.
Without question, Vini Jr. has become an integral part of Real Madrid, not just on the field, where he has won big, but also off it as a role model for another generation of fans, and the face of a new team that merges tradition and modernity. Then there's the incessant fight against racism.
At just 24 years old, Vini Jr. shows a level of maturity that’s striking. His ability to handle pressure—whether in Champions League finals or domestic battles—makes him a complete player, ready for any challenge.
This contract renewal is not just about figures; it's the consecration of a relationship for mutual benefit. For Real Madrid, the continuity of Vini Jr. means a lot to the continuance of their sports project. To the player, an opportunity to keep on developing on the most important soccer stage in the world.
What's next for Vinícius Júnior? If 2024 was the triumph year, then 2025 is promising to be a year of consolidation. The forward shows no signs of slowing down, and with Real Madrid backing him, he carves his place among the greatest in the history of the club and the sport.
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