Real Madrid confident about renewal of key star but timeline remains unclear | OneFootball

Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. appear in no rush to finalise a new contract, despite growing speculation about the Brazilian star’s future.

According to AS, while talks are yet to formally begin, both parties remain calm and confident about extending their partnership in due course.

With two years left on his current deal, Vinicius is focused more on football than formalities right now.

Vinicius Jr. is reportedly earning €15 million net per season, plus performance-based bonuses, including one tied to winning The Best award.

Earlier this year, when Real Madrid opened the topic of a potential renewal, the Brazilian made it clear he was looking for a significant salary increase.

However, no conflict has arisen because of this. Instead, there is mutual understanding, as Vinicius knows his value, and Real Madrid respects it.

Vinicius is loyal and committed

What is more important is his loyalty to the club. The 25-year-old has already turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, which is proof that he is committed to continuing his journey in Madrid.

Real Madrid and Vinicius are calm regarding his renewal. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

He wants to keep making history at the Santiago Bernabeu and is happy to wait for the right time to extend his stay.

Sources close to him even suggest that formal talks might not take place until 2026, especially now that the focus is on adapting well under Xabi Alonso, who takes charge this season.

Madrid managing wage structure

While Vinicius remains loyal, Real Madrid’s management is also treading carefully. With Kylian Mbappé now on board and Jude Bellingham performing at elite levels, the club is paying close attention to how wage demands could spiral.

There is a desire to avoid imbalance in the squad’s salary structure, something that could lead to friction if not handled with foresight.

Despite this, the club knows Vinicius is a pillar of the current project. His influence on and off the pitch is enormous, and even without urgency, his future at Real Madrid looks secure.

When the time comes, both sides are expected to reach an agreement smoothly.