Vinicius Junior is demanding a pay rise that is delaying his contract renewal with Real Madrid. Negotiations have stalled and Florentino is not budging.

Renewal on hold: Vinicius and Real Madrid drift apart

What seemed like a straightforward renewal has become complicated in recent weeks. Vinicius Junior, one of Real Madrid's offensive pillars, has decided to renegotiate his salary terms, which has caused friction with the board led by Florentino Pérez.
The Brazilian has a contract until 2027, and the club was looking to extend it until 2030. However, the agreement has stalled following the latest edition of the Club World Cup.

An unexpected pay raise

Initially, the striker had agreed to a gross annual salary of around $23 million dollars, but now his entourage is demanding a figure of around $34 million per season. This new amount represents a difference of $57 million dollars in the total proposed contract, considering the additional five-year term.
From Valdebebas, they see this request as an unexpected turn of events, especially since negotiations were almost finalized. The situation has strained relations and put any immediate progress on hold.

Florentino refuses to budge... and there are precedents

Sources close to the club assure that there will be no transfers during the summer, and that the president's position is firm. The club does not want to break its salary scale for any player, no matter how media-friendly or talented they may be.
Although there is no talk of a breakup yet, the situation is causing uncertainty. Vinicius is a key figure, both in sporting and commercial terms, but the club seems willing to set limits. The possibility of a future departure cannot be ruled out if an agreement is not reached soon.