Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Jr has placed a specific stipulation on his potential contract renewal. The Brazilian player is pushing for an image rights arrangement that mirrors the deal currently held by Kylian Mbappe at the club.
A report from AS indicates that while Vinicius Jr has softened his wage demands, bringing them down from €30 million to €20 million per season, a salary Real Madrid finds acceptable, the image rights issue remains a hurdle. This proposed salary is a modest increase from his previous deal, signed in 2022, which nears its conclusion.
Talks have stretched across two years with little headway until the recent shift regarding base pay. The primary point of contention is his desire for near-total ownership of his image rights, moving from his current 50% split toward the 100% control reportedly granted to Mbappe.
Real Madrid wants a resolution quickly to secure his future and avoid losing the 26-year-old on a free transfer. With his ability to sign a pre-contract with other teams starting this January, the pressure is on the club. Arsenal has emerged as an interested party, signaling a willingness to wait for a free transfer in 2027 if a deal cannot be reached sooner. Real Madrid intends to sell the player this summer if no extension is signed.
