Vinicius Junior has reportedly rejected Real Madrid’s first offer of a new contract after talks began over extending his deal with the football club.
The Brazilian superstar signed his current contract in 2022. Which runs until 2027 and has a €1 billion release clause.สมัคร UFABET
However, Real Madrid are reportedly keen to tie the 24-year-old down to a new long-term deal. After the player was linked with a move away from the club last summer.
According to The Athletic, the club and player have begun talks over a contract extension. But Los Blancos’ first offer was rejected by Vinicius.
The Brazil international is eyeing a pay rise to reflect his status as one of the best players in the world.
With his current annual wages of around £12.5m after tax. Vinicius is earning a similar amount to Kylian Mbappe, who joined from PSG last year.
However, his future with the capital club remains uncertain. With Saudi clubs reportedly keen on bringing him to their clubs.
Saudi Arabia representatives reportedly contacted the player’s team again in December, after initial talks over the summer.
A move to the Middle East could easily make Vinicius the world’s most expensive player.
Vinicius Jr joined Real Madrid back in 2018 for a fee of £37.5m, signing from Brazilian outfit Flamengo after bursting onto the scene in his homeland.
He has since gone on to make 293 appearances for Madrid, scoring 101 goals and making 83 assists.