Real Madrid valued Vinicius Junior at 150 million euros, negotiations stalled
Real valued Vinicius Junior at 150 million euros and are stuck in a contract extension because of his salary demand equal to Kylian Mbappé. The Arabs once offered 1 billion euros and a fee of 300 million, but Real refused.
Real Madrid are said to have turned the red light on Vinicius Junior's future: the €150 million valuation comes just as the renewal process is at a standstill. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri (Sky Sports), this is a clear sign that the relationship between the two sides is broken, even though the Brazilian striker's contract runs until 2027.
150 million euro price tag: strategic message from Bernabeu
Valuing a player with a long contract is rarely just a financial exercise. For Vinicius, €150 million sets a high enough barrier to protect his value, while also leaving the door open for negotiations if the interested party is serious. It also shows that Real Madrid are willing to listen to offers, rather than shutting the door entirely.
Kylian Mbappé's salary bottleneck
The biggest bottleneck is the salary structure. According to Sacha Tavolieri, President Florentino Pérez did not accept Vinicius's salary request when the player wanted a salary equal to Kylian Mbappé. Real's board was concerned that this would disrupt the current salary structure and affect financial stability. As a result, the renewal process has almost frozen.
| Element | Key Information |
|---|---|
| Pricing | 150 million euros (according to Sacha Tavolieri, Sky Sports) |
| Current contract | Valid until 2027 |
| Salary requirements | Equal to Kylian Mbappé (Real does not approve) |
| Proposal from Arabia | Total compensation up to 1 billion euros, transfer fee about 300 million euros (Real once refused) |
Saudi Arabia returns to the race, the market picture changes color
Arab football was once ready to make Vinicius the world’s highest-paid athlete with a total package of €1 billion, which would have entailed a transfer fee of around €300 million. Real Madrid said no. Now, the figure Real have attached to Vinicius is only half the rumored fee, reflecting the rapidly changing landscape in Madrid.
Locker room signals and the prospect of leaving Madrid
According to Sacha Tavolieri, a source close to the Real Madrid dressing room, “It is difficult to imagine Vinicius still at Madrid next season.” The short but powerful statement pushes the story out of the realm of speculation – at least, that is the feeling that exists internally.
Xabi Alonso and Vinicius's form problem
On the technical side, coach Xabi Alonso is said to be trying to help Vinicius regain his form – a key factor in the journey to conquer the title this season. If Vinicius can bounce back, Real will have more leverage in all scenarios: either keep the main player for the rest of the season, or strengthen their bargaining position if the market opens.
Where is the potential destination?
The wave of interest from Arab countries is still present. In addition, the Premier League is also mentioned in the context of the giants always looking for a high-class attacking spark. With a valuation of 150 million euros, only a few teams are qualified to open negotiations. However, at present, everything is just a sign, no specific agreement has been confirmed.
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According to Defensa Central, the market could witness a swap deal worth more than $200 million between Liverpool and Real Madrid – information that suggests another layer of developments surrounding the two clubs' personnel plans.
Where is the decisive drop point?
- The €150m valuation exposes an open stance to offers but retains the initiative.
- The salary bottleneck – the most sensitive aspect – has caused the renewal to be almost deadlocked.
- Arabs follow closely; Premier League is a potential launchpad, but no official move yet.
- Professional factors: Coach Xabi Alonso is trying to help Vinicius regain his form, creating leverage for all scenarios.
From the boardroom to the pitch, the Vinicius saga has gone beyond mere negotiations. If Real Madrid stick to their wage cap and financial structure, the next decision will likely shape not only the future of a star player, but also the power structure at the Bernabeu as the season gets underway.
