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Financial gap ppens door for Manchester City move

Vinicius Jr to Man City? Premier League giants monitor Real Madrid contract stand-off

Uncertainty surrounds Vinicius Junior’s future at Real Madrid, with Manchester City closely watching contract talks ahead of 2027.

Why Vinicius Jr’s future is under the spotlight

The future of Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid remains unclear as negotiations over a new contract continue without agreement.

The Brazilian winger is tied to the club until June 2027, a date that has now become central to growing interest from Europe’s top teams.

Talks between Vinicius and Real Madrid have been ongoing for months but have reached a difficult stage.

The main issue is financial, with a gap between the player’s salary demands and the club’s wage structure. This situation has opened the door for other clubs to follow developments closely.

Manchester City enter the picture

According to reports from Spanish outlet Sport, Manchester City have stepped into the situation with a clear strategy. The Premier League champions are said to have advised Vinicius to wait and not renew his contract for now as part of a long-term plan linked to the year 2027.

City’s interest is closely connected to the future of head coach Pep Guardiola whose contract also runs until 2027.

The English club see Vinicius as possible key figure in the next phase of the project depending on how their technical direction evolves.

Financial gap duels interest

Despite a strong relationship between Real Madrid president Florentino Perez & Vinicius, money remains the main obstacle. Real Madrid are keen to keep their star but remain firm on salary limits.

This has attracted attention not only from Man City but also from clubs in Saudi Pro League and England who are ready to offer higher guaranteed wages.

For now Real Madrid are pushing for different solution.

Madrid’s plan to secure their star

Real Madrid want to protect their leading attacker before 2026 especially as Vinicius has become the main leader of the attack.

The club are proposing deal based on large performance bonuses linked to goals and trophies, rather than major rise in basic salary.

This approach has helped narrow the gap in talks and reduced the impact of interest from Saudi clubs who see Vinicius as a major commercial figure for their league.

A decision between loyalty & opportunity

Vinicius joined Real Madrid in the 2018 /19 season and has grown into one of the club’s most important players.

At 25 year old, he now faces a big choice between continuing his story in Madrid or keeping his options open for a possible move abroad.

For now Real Madrid remain optimistic that agreement can be reached. However Manchester City are relying on time, with 2027 seen as the moment that could change everything.

Vinicius Junior is under contract until June 2027 and any delay in renewal increases pressure on Real Madrid as interest from elite clubs continues to grow.