Overview

• Renewal negotiations remain frozen after Vinícius demanded Mbappé-level pay and the club refused to alter its wage hierarchy.
• Real Madrid will not resume talks until 2026 unless Vinícius’s agents initiate discussions.
• Reported interest from Saudi Pro League clubs promising astronomical salaries has shaped the dispute but no formal offer has been made.
• With only two years left on his contract, Real Madrid faces the risk of losing Vinícius on a free transfer if no new deal is reached.
• The club would consider any substantial bid for Vinícius and has identified Manchester City’s Erling Haaland—whose contract reportedly includes an exit clause—as its top replacement target.