Vinicius Junior in club debate: Next step is out of spain
Vinicius Junior’s long term future at Real Madrid has become a growing point of debate inside the club and across the wider football world. What once appeared to be a routine contract extension has instead turned into a complex situation shaped by money, management changes, and personal ties.
Contract talks drifting without resolution
Negotiations over a new deal have been ongoing for more than a year, but no agreement has been reached. Vinicius remains under contract until June 2027, yet progress has been limited.
According to Spanish outlet AS, one of the main obstacles has been the winger’s salary expectations, which would place him at the very top of Real Madrid’s wage structure. Club officials are understood to be cautious about setting a new internal benchmark, and that hesitation has slowed discussions significantly.
The atmosphere has also been affected by reported friction related to the club’s evolving sporting direction under Xabi Alonso, whose arrival has coincided with tactical adjustments and changing roles within the squad.
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Growing interest beyond madrid
The lack of movement in negotiations has not gone unnoticed. According to AS, talks were effectively paused late last year, creating uncertainty that has alerted clubs outside Europe.
Teams from the Saudi Pro League are monitoring the situation closely and are believed to be willing to present financial offers that would be difficult for Real Madrid to match. Those proposals, however, are not the only factor under consideration.
Sources cited by AS suggest that Vinicius’ decision making may not be driven solely by economics, with personal and emotional considerations also playing a role.
Flamengo connection resurfaces
A return to Brazil has emerged as a surprising talking point. According to AS, Flamengo, the club where Vinicius began his professional career, have maintained informal contact and remain attentive to his situation.
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Flamengo sporting director José Boto told AS, “People who pass through Flamengo have a love and a passion forever. There will be a time when he wants to come back.”
Vinicius left the club as a teenager to join Real Madrid, but those early connections remain strong, both within Flamengo’s leadership and among their supporters.
Madrid ambitions still intact
Despite the speculation, Vinicius has consistently stated that his primary ambition is to succeed at Real Madrid. Even as his form has fluctuated and his responsibilities have shifted following the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, he has not publicly pushed for a move.
For now, there is no immediate decision on the horizon. But with negotiations unresolved, outside interest growing, and emotional ties resurfacing, Real Madrid face an increasingly delicate situation involving one of their most valuable players.
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Sources, AS, Spanish media reports
