Florentino beaten as Real Madrid yield to Vinícius in six-year renewal | OneFootball

Real Madrid have extended Vinícius Júnior’s contract until 2032 after a bruising negotiation that saw the club give ground on key points.

According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, late interest from Arsenal shifted the leverage, with the Brazilian prepared to run down his deal unless his terms were met. Madrid lifted his pay to 24 million net a year and returned a sizeable share of image rights, avoiding a formal loyalty bonus.

Madrid even viewed a potential move to Arsenal favourably to bring in a fee, but the player demanded a cut of any transfer as a de facto signing-on sum. Instead, José Ángel Sánchez’s team finalised a six-year renewal by rebalancing commercial rights, a compromise that avoids setting a precedent.

Vinícius, without a Ballon d’Or, is cast as the first star to win a contract showdown with Florentino. He has made 375 appearances, scored 128 goals and collected 14 trophies for Madrid, including two Champions Leagues and three league titles, alongside major awards in 2022 and 2024.

The agreement lands on the day Barcelona beat Madrid to Rodrigo Hernández, who will become a Barcelona player.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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