Real Madrid stands firm, message to Vinícius leaked, there's still no contract renewal

Although some took it for granted, the truth is that  Vinícius still hasn't renewed his contract. The situation remains complex since it doesn't seem close to being solved. The financial differences between both parties appear to be too great.

Vinícius wanted a salary that some sources place at around €30 million (about $32.6 million). That would make him the highest paid in the squad, even surpassing Kylian Mbappé. However, it seems Real Madrid doesn't want to break its wage scale and has stood firm.

"When Vinícius felt he was close to winning the Ballon d'Or, he took charge of his contract renewal,"

Vinícius wanted to take the lead, but the last campaign left Mbappé with better momentum. "Real Madrid now sees things differently," Morales continued. "The club is the one that sets the conditions, the deadlines, and the terms; they're the ones who control the negotiations, not the player."

The message sent from Real Madrid regarding Vinícius

If Vinícius had won the Ballon d'Or last year, he could have had a strong bargaining chip. In the end, he didn't achieve it, making it clear what message they're sending from Bernabéu. They're not going to make any financial madness to keep anyone in the squad, no matter how talented Vinícius is.

In this situation, the club reacts and "Real Madrid now sees things differently. The club is the one that sets the conditions, the deadlines, and the terms. They're the ones who control the negotiations, not the player," Morales concluded.

Defensa Central has been able to confirm that they don't rule out Vinícius's departure this summer. They've already endured painful exits like Cristiano Ronaldo's or Sergio Ramos's. The team is above any name, and the Merengues have kept winning.