Real Madrid contract talks stall as Vinicius demands Mbappe-level wages, club open to January sale | OneFootball

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is running out of patience with Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior, according to Spanish news outlet SPORT.

The 25-year-old has two years left on his contract. Talks over a new deal were all but settled, with both sides reaching an agreement in principle. But Vinicius has since refused to sign a new deal.

Vinicius reportedly wants to change certain details in his contract negotiation. He wants a renewal bonus and wages that match the earnings of Kylian Mbappe.

However, Los Blancos are unwilling to break their wage structure just to please Vinicius. They believe that agreeing to his terms would set a dangerous precedent for the rest of the squad.

Meanwhile, Madrid are growing impatient with the player’s tactics, and there is speculation that the club could decide to cash in on the Brazilian when the transfer window opens in January.

Vinicius still has a few months to shift his stance and sign the pre-agreed terms. If he doesn’t, Madrid could place him on the transfer list, with clubs in Saudi Arabia waiting in the wings.

The change in tone is surprising considering how much faith Madrid has invested in him over the years.

Perez personally led the charge to sign Vinicius from Flamengo in 2017, with Madrid forking out a whopping €45 million to complete the deal.

At the time, Vinicius was a 17-year-old prospect, and his first two years at Madrid were comical.

He eventually found his feet in the Spanish capital in the 2021/22 season and has since developed into one of the best players in the world and a key figure in Madrid’s attack.

His confrontational character has often kept him at the centre of controversy, but until now, Madrid has always protected him.

However, with his current contract running until 2027, the threat of him seeing out the deal and leaving on a free transfer has only increased tensions.

Vinicius has been frustrated with his reduced minutes this season, although the club played no part in it, with new head coach Xabi Alonso calling all the shots.

Even without lasting 90 minutes in any game so far, Vinicius has returned two goals and two assists in five La Liga games.