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Real Madrid megastar demanding a ‘historic’ contract to renew his deal – report
Vinicius Jr.’s contract renewal is one of the biggest pending objectives of Real Madrid’s summer transfer window, especially given that the player has already entered the final year of his deal.
Come January, the Brazilian will be free to discuss terms with external clubs, and Real Madrid are doing everything in their capacity to ensure he does not leave as a free agent this summer.
The priority for both parties is to agree on a renewal, but Vinicius’ demands are too high for the board’s liking. They have thus opened the possibility of selling him this summer should an agreement not be reached.
A ‘historic’ demand
As reported by Mario Cortegana via Inaki Angulo’s YouTube channel, Vinicius Jr. is demanding a ‘historic’ contract from Real Madrid in order to renew, something the club will find difficult to offer.
The Spanish journalist also describes the situation of Florentino Perez and Co. as having their ‘hands and feet tied’ in front of the player’s demands, making it unlikely that they are met.
For an agreement to be reached at this point, both parties will likely have to compromise. As matters stand, however, neither is willing to take a step back and are standing firm on their respective positions.
In the journalist’s opinion, however, the ball is in Vinicius’ court given the contractual situation and the natural pressure building on the club with every passing day.
Vinicius sees one practical option
Arsenal are seen as the only top club capable of signing the Brazilian should he opt to leave this summer and have the financial stability required to pull off his transfer fee and salary.
For Vinicius, however, a move to London is not as appealing as it means he will have to forfeit the title of being a ‘Real Madrid player,’ something that holds massive value and prestige.
For the player, representing Los Blancos has always been his ultimate dream and he deeply wishes to reach an agreement over his renewal at the earliest.
Should the club not budge on their offer, however, it remains to be seen which path he chooses to tread.
As matters stand, negotiations are expected to restart once the player returns from his vacation after the FIFA World Cup.
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Real Madrid weighing up January move for €70 million-rated Arsenal midfielder – report
Real Madrid’s midfield is the one department where Jose Mourinho sees clear scope for improvement, especially given that the club did not sanction his wish for a top midfield signing in the summer.
While Bernardo Silva has chipped in as a handy option to feature in the deep midfield, the club still lacks a controlling and creative option who can glue the team together.
In that sense, there is a clear lacuna that Real Madrid need to address and Defensa Central brings to light that the club have opened up to a potential target.
Zubimendi emerges as a target
Indeed, the player in question is Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi who the club have seen as a target for a long time, and Real Madrid could even go on to sign him in January.
The Spanish international has not started off the new season well under Mikel Arteta and has primarily featured as a substitute. He does, thus, see a move to Madrid with good eyes in every sense.
Real Madrid, for their part, have not ruled out his signing as was reported in recent months and there is even a chance they seriously pursue him in the winter transfer window as a mid-season fix.
The possible fee
The Spanish outlet also add that Zubimendi’s move to Real Madrid could be completed for a fee similar to what Arsenal paid for the player for his transfer from Real Sociedad – €70 million.
Mourinho’s insistence on making a new midfield signing is no secret, and with a clear target now in mind, the board could well back him with the player he wishes.
Notably, however, even Chelsea are seriously interested in his signing.
So far, Federico Valverde has been Real Madrid’s mainstay in midfield, and Aurelien Tchouameni’s return will change the team’s dynamics in the department.
Neither player, however, offers the control and distribution skill set that the team direly lack.
A big part of whether or not the club pushes for Zubimendi, however, will depend on how the Valverde-Tchouameni combination plays out in the coming months. It is, after all, the manager’s first-choice combination for big games.
Hala_Madrid
July 27, 2026 at 5:53 pm
Why? Don’t get me wrong. Vinicius helped Madrid a lot, but there is something that is still missing compared to Rafinha or a Lamine Yamal. The majority of the is more hype than game. As for now, Madrid would benefit more with a sale.