Overview
- Vinicius Junior’s camp raised demands to match Kylian Mbappé’s overall pay, which Madrid are unwilling to meet, with 18 months left on his deal.
- Club president Florentino Pérez is reported to not want Vinicius to leave under any circumstances, though no agreement is in sight.
- Multiple reports indicate negotiations are on hold until next summer, potentially resuming after the 2026 World Cup.
- Cadena SER reports Madrid would seek at least €100m for Vinicius and channel those funds into a push for PSG midfielder Vitinha.
- Analysts note a Vitinha move would be difficult because he is contracted to PSG until 2029 and the French club are reluctant to sell to Madrid.