Overview

• Talks have been paused for weeks, with his camp saying Real Madrid’s latest proposal of about €20 million per year without bonuses does not make sense to accept now.
• Vinícius’ side sought a fixed €20 million salary with incentives that could take annual earnings to roughly €30 million, declining a proposed extension through 2030.
• Agents Fred Pena and Thássilo Soares will wait through the early part of 2025–26 to gauge the winger’s role under Alonso following reports he was close to being benched for the Club World Cup semifinal.
• Earlier Saudi Pro League interest has cooled, with no contact since December according to sources, and his representatives have ruled out that route.
• The forward remains under contract until June 2027 on about €17 million net including bonuses after an inconsistent 2024–25 in which Madrid finished without a major trophy.