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

Vini Jr, Real Madrid (ESP), and Arsenal (ENG) are at the center of Europe’s biggest ‘soap opera’ right now

Vini Jr’s future at Real Madrid took a new turn this Wednesday (05). After another round of talks, the Spanish club presented a more favorable offer to the Brazilian forward, narrowing the gap between the two sides and strengthening the possibility of a contract renewal through 2031. Although the deal has not yet been finalized, the meeting was considered positive. As a result, Arsenal’s (ENG) interest, with the club closely monitoring 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 gap is small. Vinicius currently earns around 18.5 million euros per season, including performance-related bonuses, such as the FIFA Best Player in the World award. That figure is already close to the salary cap set by president Florentino Pérez, which stands at around 20 million euros per year. The disagreement becomes clear when looking at the full financial package of the five-season contract.

WHY DO REAL MADRID AND VINI JR SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY?

About three weeks ago, after Brazil’s elimination against Norway in the World Cup, Real Madrid presented a new offer. Despite the increase, the numbers are still below the demands made by the player’s camp during previous negotiations.

The Spanish club argues that players already in the squad should not receive signing bonuses similar to those paid in transfer-free signings, 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 spend 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 side’s recent history of standoffs 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 prospect of the forward leaving really gains momentum.

IS VINI JR IN A HURRY TO DECIDE HIS FUTURE?

The No. 7 has remained calm throughout the negotiations. That is because his current contract still gives him room to conduct 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 the talks out 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’s departure in this transfer window.

WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP IN THE NEGOTIATION?

Behind the scenes, coach José Mourinho has also been involved in the effort to convince 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 parties.

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

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.