Real Madrid up Vini Jr renewal offer, Arsenal interest fades | OneFootball

Vini Jr, Real Madrid (ESP), and Arsenal (ENG) are behind the biggest ‘soap opera’ in Europe right now

The future of Vini Jr at Real Madrid took a new turn this Wednesday (05). After a new round of talks, the Spanish club presented a more favorable offer to the Brazilian forward, narrowing the gap between the sides and strengthening the possibility of a contract renewal until 2031. Although the deal has not been finalized yet, the meeting was considered positive. As a result, Arsenal’s (ENG) interest, as they have been closely following the situation, has lost momentum behind the scenes.

WHAT IS STILL PREVENTING AN AGREEMENT?

The main obstacle in the negotiations is not related to Vini Jr’s monthly salary, but rather to the signing bonus included in the new deal. The forward and his representatives believe the amount offered by Real Madrid is still below expectations.

In terms of salary, the difference is small. Vinicius currently earns around 18.5 million euros per season, including performance bonuses, such as FIFA’s Best Player in the World award. That figure is already close to the salary ceiling set by president Florentino Pérez, which is around 20 million euros per year. The disagreement appears when the full financial package of the five-season contract is analyzed.

WHY DO REAL MADRID AND VINI JR SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY?

About three weeks ago, after the Brazilian National Team was eliminated by Norway in the World Cup, Real Madrid presented a new offer. Despite the increase, the figures are still below what the player’s camp asked for during previous negotiations.

The Spanish club argues that players already in the squad should not receive signing bonuses similar to those paid in transfers with no transfer fee, as happened with Kylian Mbappé. On the other hand, Vini and his representatives maintain that the amount requested is still lower than what Real Madrid would need to invest to sign a player of a similar level on the European market.

IS ARSENAL STILL KEEPING AN EYE ON THE SITUATION?

Even without making an official offer, Arsenal remain attentive to how the negotiations unfold. The English club is monitoring any sign of friction between Vini and Real Madrid, especially given the Spanish team’s recent history in deadlocks involving major icons such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos.

So far, however, there has been no formal contact between Arsenal, Real Madrid, or the Brazilian’s representatives. In addition to the English side, there is also an expectation that other European giants could enter the race if the possibility of the forward’s departure really gains traction.

IS VINI JR IN A HURRY TO DECIDE HIS FUTURE?

The No. 7 has remained calm during the negotiations. That is because his current contract still gives him room to conduct the talks without urgency. In addition, part of the signing bonus agreed in the previous renewal will only be paid in January, a factor that also influences the player’s strategy.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid know that dragging out the talks too long increases the risk of losing one of the squad’s main assets without receiving financial compensation in the future. Even so, the Merengue board have shown no interest in negotiating the Brazilian in this transfer window.

WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP IN THE NEGOTIATION?

Behind the scenes, coach José Mourinho has also been involved in the process of convincing the player. The manager has kept frequent contact with Vini in recent weeks to reinforce the forward’s importance in the season’s plans and avoid any strain in the relationship between the sides.

The expectation is that representatives of Vini Jr and Real Madrid will meet again next week. The team make their La Liga debut on August 22 against Espanyol (ESP), while the transfer window remains open until September 1, a deadline that could be decisive for the future of the former Flamengo player.

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