Real Madrid Open to Shock Vinicius Jr. Sale Amid Contract Standoff

It’s the kind of headline that would’ve sounded unthinkable just a year ago, but now it’s very much on the table—Real Madrid could part ways with Vinícius Jr. if the right offer lands on the table this summer.

According to an exclusive from Mundo Deportivo, the Brazilian superstar’s future at the Santiago Bernabéu is far less certain than previously assumed. And the reason? His new contract demands are pushing the club into unfamiliar and uncomfortable territory.

A Demanding Contract Extension

Vinícius Jr., whose current deal runs until June 2027, is reportedly pushing for a salary that matches new teammate Kylian Mbappé—a figure that Real Madrid currently sees as excessive.

Let’s break down the numbers:

• Vinícius currently earns around €15 million net per year.
• Mbappé, while also earning a €15 million net base salary, received a €40 million signing bonus when he joined Los Blancos from PSG on a free transfer. That bonus is paid over five years, bringing his total net yearly package to €23 million, or €46 million gross.

Vinícius wants a similar total, and that’s where the standoff begins. Matching Mbappé’s deal would mean an approximate 50% wage increase, something that the Madrid board isn’t ready to commit to—especially given Vini’s underwhelming finish to the 2024/25 season.

Performance vs. Expectation

The Brazilian winger scored 22 goals across 58 matches, which is solid but not stellar by elite Madrid standards. More concerning was his inconsistency in the final stretch of the campaign, particularly as the pressure mounted. It’s no secret that Mbappé hit the ground running, bagging 44 goals in his debut season and walking away with the Golden Boot. That contrast hasn’t gone unnoticed at Valdebebas.

Real Madrid Open to Selling?

What’s truly surprising is that, for the first time, the club is no longer dismissing the possibility of a sale.

While Vinícius does have a €1 billion release clause, no club in Europe is expected to activate it. But if a significant offer—say, in the range of €300-350 million—were to come in, particularly from Saudi Arabia, Real Madrid could be tempted.

Reports suggest that Saudi clubs are seriously exploring the move, and a world-record offer isn’t off the table. The financial power of the Saudi Pro League, combined with Vinícius’ global marketability, makes him a prime target.

A Defining Summer Ahead

This saga is far from over. Real Madrid are reportedly still open to renewal talks, but only on their terms. If Vinícius insists on Mbappé-level treatment—both financially and contractually—the club may choose to move on, especially with stars like Rodrygo, Arda Güler, and Endrick waiting in the wings.

For now, everything hinges on whether Vinícius is willing to compromise or whether he feels he deserves to be paid like Madrid’s marquee man.

One thing is certain: this is a storyline every Madridista should be watching closely.