Vinicius rejects €22 million Real Madrid contract offer as Cristiano Ronaldo parallels emerge | OneFootball

Vinicius Jr.’s future at Real Madrid is entering a very important week, with a crucial meeting set between the player’s camp and the club later today.

It is a meeting where Los Blancos will try to resolve his contract situation once and for all. Should an agreement not be reached, the 26-year-old may be put up for sale.

Vinicius has less than 12 months left on his current contract at the Spanish club, and Arsenal are monitoring his situation.

Now, according to El Larguero, the 26-year-old has rejected an offer worth €22 million net per season through 2031, with the two sides still some distance apart in negotiations.

Vinicius rejects latest proposal

Madrid’s contract offer would have made Vinicius one of the club’s highest-paid players, but it fell short of his expectations.

Vinicius has rejected the club’s latest offer. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

The Brazilian is seeking a package worth around €30 million net per season, while Madrid have so far refused to reach that figure.

A decisive meeting is now scheduled for Wednesday as both parties attempt to find common ground, but Madrid are unlikely to break their wage structure for one player.

Real Madrid have considered increasing the player’s image rights to sweeten the deal, without breaking their structure, which is likely to be discussed in the meeting today.

Mourinho wants Vinicius to stay

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the contract situation, Jose Mourinho is very clear on his stance involving Vinicius.

Following the FIFA World Cup, the Portuguese manager has told Vinicius that he is an important part of his plans, with the relationship between the pair described as “very good.”

This could play a part in how much the Brazilian is willing to compromise in the contract negotiations, as both parties try to find common ground.

Will Vini renew or leave? (Photo courtesy: Real Madrid official website)

Vinicius is already back in first-team training and spoke highly of the work the team are putting in under Jose during pre-season.

Cristiano Ronaldo comparison emerges

One of the most striking revelations was the comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo’s final Real Madrid contract.

Journalist Tomas Roncero on El Larguero pointed out that Ronaldo earned €22 million net in his last deal at the Santiago Bernabeu, the same figure Vinicius has now rejected.

The comparison also extends to Ronaldo’s departure. Cristiano wanted €30 million per season before leaving Madrid in 2018, while the club stood firm on a lower salary, offering €25 million.

Now, a similar gap exists, with Vinicius seeking €30 million and Madrid offering €22 million.

Real Madrid have shown throughout Florentino Perez’s presidency that they rarely move away from their wage structure, regardless of the player’s status.

Thus, history could repeat itself with the Brazilian this summer, and the upcoming meeting could hold the key to how the situation unfolds.