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Real Madrid has reached an agreement in principle with Vinicius Jr. for a contract renewal. The club is prioritizing this announcement as they shift focus to the upcoming season.
Real Madrid reach agreement in principle with superstar over renewal – report
As we approach the business end of the campaign, it is seemingly evident that Real Madrid have given up on their La Liga and are focusing more on the season ahead.
One of the key tasks for Los Blancos before the summer is to announce the contract renewal of Vinicius Jr., one of the club’s top players.
Real Madrid have been locked in contract talks with Vinicius for a while now, with the Brazilian’s hefty salary terms making it difficult for the two parties to reach an agreement.
However, a lot of progress has been made since the exit of Xabi Alonso and the two sides appear to be on the verge of finding a breakthrough.
According to Florian Plettenberg, Real Madrid have reached an agreement in principle with Vinicius Jr. over his contract extension.
Real Madrid are close to renewing the contract of Vinicius Jr. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
The Brazilian’s current deal at the Santiago Bernabeu expires in 2027, and the deal is set to secure his long-term future at the club.
While the Sky Sports journalist does add that final details are still yet to be sorted out, the agreement is in place and should be announced soon.
A report earlier this week had stated that Real Madrid are expected to announce the Vinicius renewal for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The specific details of Vinicius Jr.'s contract renewal have not been disclosed, but an agreement in principle has been reached.
The delay was primarily due to negotiations over Vinicius Jr.'s hefty salary terms, which made it challenging for both parties to reach an agreement.
Vinicius Jr.'s renewal is crucial for Real Madrid as they aim to build a competitive team for the next season, especially after giving up on their La Liga campaign.
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Plettenberg, meanwhile, adds that despite the contract extension, Kylian Mbappe will remain the highest earner at Real Madrid.
That means Los Blancos have not agreed to Vinicius’ initial proposal of being on the same pay scale as the French international. However, the club may have likely made some concessions as well, especially with the way the forward performed under Alvaro Arbeloa.