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Key Real Madrid figures want superstar to be sold if no contract agreement is reached – report
Real Madrid have been flying high in the transfer window so far, operating with the kind of clarity under Jose Mourinho that has been missing for a few seasons now.
However, if there is one thing that could dampen their spirits, it is the transfer saga involving their superstar attacker, Vinicius Junior.
Los Blancos’ contract saga with the Brazilian has dragged on for far too long now and needs to be resolved at the earliest.
Now, according to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, this week could be key in determining the outcome of the contract negotiations.
Club prepared to consider a sale
Vinicius is due to meet with Real Madrid officials this week to continue negotiations over a contract extension, with his current deal set to expire in June 2027.
According to Cortegana, influential figures within the club would support selling the Brazilian this month if an agreement over a new deal cannot be reached.
The reasoning is simple. Allowing one of the world’s biggest stars to run his contract down would hand the player enormous leverage and could ultimately see Real Madrid lose a valuable asset for nothing in 2027.
Thus, this month could make or break Vinicius’ future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Renewal bonus remains sticking point
Cortegana has added that Vinicius has softened his financial demands compared to earlier discussions.
The Brazilian is now said to be open to lowering his overall salary expectations, having previously sought a package worth just under €30 million per year through a combination of fixed wages, performance bonuses and, most significantly, a renewal bonus.
It is that renewal bonus which continues to divide the two parties. Real Madrid are not keen on setting a precedent that would allow other stars to demand a similar structure during negotiations.
Ultimately, as important as Vinicius is, Real Madrid should not do anything that would break the wage structure at the club.
Perez holds the final decision
Jose Mourinho is understood to appreciate Vinicius’ profile after speaking with the winger since his return to pre-season training.
However, the final call rests with Florentino Perez.
Arsenal have explored the conditions required for a potential move should contract talks collapse, with the Gunners keen on making the Brazilian the face of their project.
Thus, if Real Madrid and Vinicius are not able to reach an agreement, he already has a next destination to target.
The upcoming week is crucial not just for Vinicius, but also for Real Madrid, and the outcome will depend on compromises during the contract talks, one way or the other.
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Jose Mourinho was always clear about getting rid of Real Madrid midfielder this summer – report
Real Madrid’s summer transfer window was largely successful, not only in terms of securing key arrivals but also in terms of letting go of players who had no place in the dynamics.
One player who stood out in the second category was Dani Ceballos as the Spanish midfielder was frozen out of Real Madrid’s starting dynamics for several years before his eventual departure.
In the end, the club simply let the player leave as a free agent by accepting a contract termination as they saw the salary space freed as a win compared to his presence.
Mourinho’s clear stance
As confirmed in a recent report by Diario AS, Real Madrid’s new manager Jose Mourinho has no doubt that he did not count on Ceballos for the ongoing season.
Being the straightforward communicator that he is, the Portuguese manager directly informed Ceballos that he did not count on him in any capacity, speaking out loud about a fact that was known as an open secret for a long time.
Having clarity that his situation at the club was not going to change, Ceballos pressed to leave and eventually had his way as the club allowed him to walk out of the front door with no transfer fee.
Times were tense
The Spanish outlet also add that the decision to let the player leave with a contract termination was not easy for Real Madrid to accept, especially given that it is a last resort.
In the negotiations between Ceballos and the Real Madrid hierarchy, there were some moments filled with tension and disagreements.
In fact, there was even an initial exit agreement that was reached which was cancelled in the hope of a better outcome.
Eventually, however, both parties reached a fitting resolution and Real Madrid enabled the player’s departure without any hurdles and Ceballos went on to join Real Betis.
Even that move required the player to take a massive cut on his salary, but the saga worked out well for both clubs as the player. From Real Madrid’s perspective, the space created on the team’s roster was worth its weight in gold.
