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Real Madrid megastar has a different World Cup obsession and it isn’t just the trophy
Winning the World Cup with Brazil remains the biggest objective for Vinicius Jr. this summer, but the Real Madrid superstar could also be playing for something else that may influence his future at the club.
As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the Brazilian forward sees the tournament as a golden opportunity to strengthen his position in ongoing contract discussions with Real Madrid.
With his current deal yet to be renewed and time slowly ticking down on his contract, a strong World Cup campaign could significantly increase his leverage at the negotiating table.
World Cup offers Vinicius a perfect platform
Few competitions attract as much attention as the World Cup, where every performance is analysed, every goal is remembered and every standout player sees their reputation grow on the global stage.
For Vinicius, the tournament represents the perfect opportunity to remind the football world of his quality while simultaneously reinforcing his value to Real Madrid.
It is said that the winger wants to return to Madrid on the back of a successful tournament so that he can have a stronger position in contract negotiations.
Having only one year remaining on his current deal, he knows that top performances on football’s biggest stage would further strengthen his case for improved terms.
Negotiations could become intense
It is known that the reason why his renewal saga is being dragged on for too long is that Vinicius is seeking a salary package that would place him alongside Kylian Mbappe at the top of Real Madrid’s wage structure.
That would mean earnings of around €30 million per season, reflecting his status as one of the club’s most influential players.
However, negotiations are far from simple. While a brilliant World Cup could increase pressure on Real Madrid to meet his demands, the opposite scenario also exists.
If Vinicius struggles to make the expected impact during the competition, club executives may feel they hold a stronger position during discussions, making the story even more intriguing.
More to the story
Lastly, there is another concern within the club, which includes the possibility of Vinicius reaching a point where he can begin discussing a free transfer with other clubs.
Such a scenario would dramatically weaken Real Madrid’s position and create uncertainty around one of their biggest assets.
Ultimately, the World Cup could become a pivotal moment not only for Brazil’s ambitions but also for Vinicius’ contract saga.
If he shines on the biggest stage of all, the pressure on Real Madrid to reward him accordingly is only likely to grow.
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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. admits finishing problem after another frustrating night vs Elche: ‘Can’t miss that much’
Vinicius Jr.’s difficult start in front of goal continued against Elche, and the Real Madrid forward did not need anyone to tell him he had missed another chance to make the difference.
The Brazilian finished the night without a goal despite having chances to get on the scoresheet, while his teammates could only watch from the bench as opportunities went begging.
Jose Mourinho had already identified the problem before kick-off, bluntly pointing to the issue facing his forward, stating, “He’s missing the goal.”
Vini offered an equally frank assessment afterwards.
Rather than hide from another frustrating evening, he accepted responsibility on social media: “The goals will come back; I can’t miss that much…”
Two chances, no finish for Vinicius
Vinicius had two particularly clear openings against Elche, but neither produced the finish Real Madrid needed from their star forward.
The first arrived when he found himself one-on-one with the opposition goalkeeper.
Instead of finding the net, Vinicius caught the ball with the tip of his foot and sent his effort wide. Arda Guler was available during the move and called for the ball, but Vini backed himself to finish the chance.
He had another opportunity after the interval, this time following an excellent pass from Guler during a quick Real Madrid transition. Again, though, Vinicius could not find the target.
His evening ended in the 68th minute, with Mourinho deciding the Brazilian was tired and turning his attention towards Sunday’s Atletico Madrid derby.
Mourinho has a bigger decision to make
The numbers show why Vinicius’ finishing has become a talking point. He managed five shots against Elche, but only one was on target and none found the net.
After seven appearances this season, the Brazilian has scored just once, which is a striking return for a player Real Madrid rely upon to provide a major share of their attacking threat.
Ultimately, though, Real Madrid found another route to victory, with Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe and Carlos Espi providing the goals in the 3-2 comeback.
