Vinicius Jr exit talk gathers pace as Real Madrid refuse to pay winger same salary as Kylian Mbappe

Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid

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K. Mbappe

LaLiga

Real Madrid have decided not to pay Vinicius Junior the same salary as Kylian Mbappe amid speculation that the Brazilian might not extend his stay at the Santiago Bernabéu beyond 2027. Contract talks between the player and the club have stalled for months now as the Selecao star is demanding a hike in his salary which the Spanish side are refusing to entertain.

Vinicius Jr wants a pay hike

Madrid refusing to pay the same salary as Mbappe's

Current deal runs until 2027

WHAT HAPPENED?

Vincius Junior currently earns €15 million (£13m/$17m) net per season at Real Madrid and according to Mundo Deportivo, the Brazilian is demanding the same wages as Kylian Mbappe before putting pen to paper on a contract.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The report adds that while Mbappe's basic salary is €15m net per season, after calculating his hefty signing bonus of €8m per year, the total figure stands at €23m per season. Los Blancos have refused to offer the same amount to Vinicius Jr as it would mean offering almost a 50 per cent hike.

DID YOU KNOW?

The 25-year-old attacker's performance significantly dropped in the 2024-25 campaign as he scored only 22 goals in 58 matches across all competitions. His inconsistency in performance is also a major factor why Madrid are refusing to offer such a major pay hike.

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

SER has reported that club president Florentino Perez has identified Vinicius Jr's replacement, if he decides to exit Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid's first choice remains Manchester City star Erling Haaland as Perez wants to see the Norwegian goal machine being paired alongside Mbappe. (GOAL)