Overview
- Vinicius posted a New Year message holding a Madrid shirt and wrote “Hala Madrid always,” signaling his desire to remain with the club.
- AS reporting relayed by World Soccer Talk says the salary difference is now about 15% after the player lowered initial demands.
- Negotiations stalled after his agent raised terms, with reporting split between an imminent restart and discussions being delayed until summer.
- As of January 1, he is into the final 18 months of a contract that runs to 2027, sharpening choices for Madrid if no agreement is reached.
- A dip in form and recent boos have complicated the picture, and Mbappé’s injury increases the short‑term pressure on Vinicius to deliver.