Vinicius set to sign a record-breaking contract with Real Madrid
Real Madrid is reportedly moving swiftly to secure the future of their star winger, Vinicius Jr., amidst growing interest, particularly from clubs in Saudi Arabia. Despite the 24-year-old already being contracted with the club until June 2027, the Spanish giants are eager to finalize a renewal that would keep the Brazilian sensation at the Santiago Bernabéu for the long term.
According to reports from Cadena SER, an agreement in principle has already been reached. Further details emerged this Sunday courtesy of the sports newspaper As, shedding light on the specifics of the proposed new deal.
Vinicius is set to extend his current contract by an additional three seasons, committing his future to Real Madrid until June 2030. This extension marks the third contract signed by the dynamic attacker, following previous agreements in 2017 and 2022, highlighting the club’s consistent faith and investment in his burgeoning talent.
A Significant Salary Increase
The new contract will see Vinicius earn close to €100 million net over the five remaining years, translating to approximately €20 million per season. This represents a substantial pay raise from his current earnings of around €15 million per year, in addition to a portion of his initial signing bonus spread out between 2017 and 2022.
In addition to the guaranteed €100 million salary spanning from the contract’s signing until 2030, Vinicius will retain a series of performance-based bonuses. These incentives are tied to achieving various objectives, including winning titles and scoring goals, rewarding his contributions on the pitch.
Ballon d’Or and “The Best” Bonuses
The new contract also includes bonuses for individual accolades, such as winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or and FIFA’s “The Best” award. The significance of these achievements is further underscored by the fact that Vinicius reportedly pocketed €2 million for winning “The Best” award, providing tangible monetary rewards for his exceptional performance.
Parity with Mbappé
This contract renewal will effectively place Vinicius at the same salary level as Real Madrid’s high-profile signing of the current season, Kylian Mbappé. By ensuring wage parity between two of the world’s most exciting and marketable soccer players, Real Madrid are demonstrating their commitment to building a squad capable of competing for major titles in the ys to come. This move also sends a clear message to any potential suitors that Vinicius is a cornerstone of their long-term plans.