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The New York Times Announces It: Vinícius Jr Has Rejected Renewing With Real Madrid

The club has offered him a salary increase, and the Brazilian has declined to renew for the moment. More meetings are expected

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Alex Moreno

Vinícius Jr's Future at Real Madrid Has Taken an Unexpected Turn. According to The Athletic, a media outlet owned by The New York Times, the Brazilian has rejected a contract renewal offer from the club.

Details of the Negotiation

Journalist Mario Cortegana has revealed key information about the meeting between the club and the player:

  • Real Madrid took the initiative and called the meeting.
  • Vinícius earns 15 million net per year, a figure similar to Mbappé's.
  • The club offered a salary increase, but it was rejected.
  • Talks will continue in the future.

Madrid wants to ensure the continuity of its star. However, Vini's rejection has created uncertainty among the fans.

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Why Did He Reject the Offer?

Vinícius's refusal doesn't mean he wants to leave. His camp is confident of reaching an agreement, but the Brazilian is in no hurry.

The player feels valued at the club, but he seeks a contract that reflects his impact on the team. His performance has made him one of the great stars of world soccer, and he expects his renewal to match his importance.

Additionally, the market remains very alert to his situation. Teams from the Premier League and Saudi Arabia have shown interest in Vinícius. However, the Brazilian has reiterated his desire to stay at Real Madrid.

Is His Continuity at Risk?

Madrid considers Vinícius an essential piece. His current contract remains in effect until 2027, but the club wants to secure his future as soon as possible.

In recent years, the club has secured its stars with long-term contracts. However, Vinícius's refusal to accept a salary improvement has opened a debate about his continuity.

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President Florentino Pérez and the board are confident that negotiations will progress and that the Brazilian will end up signing a renewal.

Negotiations will continue in the coming months. Real Madrid will try to improve its offer to convince its star.

Meanwhile, Vinícius remains focused on the season. His performance will be key to the team's objectives in Copa del Rey, LaLiga, and the Champions League.

The club and the fans hope that the situation will be solved soon and that Vinícius will continue to lead the team on the field.

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