It's not just Rodrygo who's causing tension in Real Madrid 's management at the moment. The Brazilian, who was courted by the Premier League and Arsenal in particular, is paying the price for the arrival of Kylian Mbappé last season. When he's a starter alongside the other stars, the squad lacks balance, and when he starts on the bench, he's not happy with his situation. Vinicius Junior (25) is also becoming an indirect consequence of the Frenchman's signing .
After a fantastic 2023/2024 season (24 goals and 11 assists in 39 matches), the former Flamengo player narrowly missed out on the Ballon d'Or, beaten by Rodri and his gentlemanly character, who won over the jury at the expense of the capricious Brazilian. Since then, he has claimed a certain injustice, but above all, he has lost a part of his football, despite more than respectable statistics (22 goals and 19 assists in 58 matches). And this while he has been trying to renegotiate his contract for several months now.
The positions between Real and Vinicius are moving apart
Several times, the positions seemed close, as at the end of last summer, then again in the spring. The striker would sign for two more seasons, until 2029. It must be said, the official announcement is still pending. In reality, and in relation to his history in the team, his record of achievements and his involvement in the recent titles of the Casa Blanca, he is demanding the same salary as Kylian Mbappé, which the management refuses to provide him, and will continue to refuse in the coming months.
According to Cadena Ser , Real Madrid are surprised by this request, especially since it comes after a poor season, and that's annoying. As things stand, negotiations are at a standstill. The two parties have given themselves another year to find common ground, but the player has already been warned: he will never earn the same salary as his world champion teammate. This will give fuel to the Saudi mill. For several months, the Saudi Pro League has been on the lookout and wants to make Vinicius the highest-paid player in the world with a contract worth one billion euros over 5 years.
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