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Report: Vinicius Jr. Demanding Mega Pay Bump to Extend Real Madrid Contract

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Published05 Mar 2025

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Real Madrid talisman Vinicius Junior is reportedly demanding a massive salary hike to extend his contract with the club. 

The Brazilian, who won The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award in December 2024, sees his current deal expire on 30th June 2027.

Vinicius Jr. Wants to Be the Highest Paid Player at Real Madrid

Since moving to Real Madrid from Brazilian side Flamengo, Vinicius Jr. has established himself as one of the best players in the business. In the last seven years, the jet-heeled winger has helped Los Blancos to two UEFA Champions League trophies, three La Liga titles, and two FIFA Club World Cups, among other honours. When playing alongside Karim Benzema, Vinicius Jr. primarily operated as a selfless provider. Since the Frenchman’s exit, he has emerged as Madrid’s primary goal source.

Unsurprisingly, Real Madrid are eager to keep Vinicius Jr. for the foreseeable future. However, according to Diario AS, the 24-year-old is not making it as smooth as Los Merengues had hoped. As per the Spanish outlet, Vinicius Jr. is demanding a €5 million (£4.2 million)-a-year pay bump to extend his current deal. If Madrid accept his demands, he will become the highest-paid player at Madrid.

Vinicius Jr. is currently the t-highest earner in the Spanish capital at €15 million (£12.5 million)-a-year — level with newcomer Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe, however, received a mega €40 million (£33.3 million) g bonus when he ed Madrid as a free agent from Paris Saint-Germain.

What Has Vinicius Jr. Said About His Contract Situation?

Although there has been a lot of speculation about his future, Vinicius Jr. has maintained his desire to continue with Real Madrid.

Discussing his future ahead of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash with Atletico Madrid on 4th March, he said:

“I’m very calm because I have a contract until 2027 and let’s hope we can renew my contract as soon as possible.

“I’m happy here, playing with the best players in the world, the best coach, the best president [Florentino Perez], where everyone loves me. I couldn’t be anywhere better than here.”

The No. 7 has played 301 games for Los Merengues in all competitions so far, scoring 102 goals and claiming 76 assists.