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Vinicius makes signing another superstar possible, its contract renewal has collapsed and there's a plan B

Florentino Pérez doesn't rule out selling the Brazilian and investing the money from his transfer in signing Erling Haaland

Vinícius's future is hanging in the air again. Although it seemed like a sure renewal, talks between the player and Real Madrid have cooled off. That could have very big consequences.

According to Cadena SER, the club isn't at all satisfied with how the process is developing. Negotiations have stalled: there's no agreement, and there aren't any advances either. In Valdebebas, they're already starting to consider alternative scenarios.

Vinícius is not unsellable

Although he's one of the most important players on the team, the club doesn't rule out a sale if an out-of-market offer comes in. In fact, there's already talk that Saudi Arabia would be willing to put €200 million on the table. An astronomical figure (200 million euros) that could change everything.

Two players from Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid compete for the ball in a match with the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 logo superimposed on the image.
Vinicius at the Club World Cup | Real Madrid Confidencial

Florentino Pérez has always had a dream: to bring Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland together on the same team. The first is already in Madrid. The second is still at Manchester City, but it's not an impossible signing.

Haaland enters the scene

The idea is clear. If Vinícius ends up leaving for a very high amount, that money would be reinvested directly in signing Haaland. Although the Norwegian recently renewed with City, his camp has always left the door open to playing in Spain someday.

Real Madrid know it won't be easy. The price will be high and they'll have to convince Guardiola, but they believe this could be the moment.

Blond player wearing Manchester City's light blue jersey in a match
Haaland at the Club World Cup | Getty Images

Mbappé's arrival has changed the internal balance. If Vinícius also ends up leaving, Haaland would become the main target.

A fantasy attack

Florentino has always dreamed of seeing Mbappé and Haaland together. Although it seemed like a pipe dream, the situation has taken an unexpected turn.

Vinícius, without knowing it, could be the key to unlocking one of the most desired signings of the last five years.

Everything will depend on how his renewal develops. If there's no agreement, Real Madrid will activate its plan B. That plan has a name: Erling Haaland.

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