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Real Madrid superstar’s new contract to include huge Ballon d’Or and loyalty bonuses
Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr has taken over the headlines in Europe over the past few months, owing to his exceptional displays on the pitch and increasing public image.
Real Madrid, the biggest benefactors of the South American’s meteoric rise, are closing in on a contract renewal of their star man.
Deemed heavily to be the face of the franchise, reports by Cadena SER claim that Vinicius’ contract renewal is simply a matter of time and includes many interesting details.
With a sizable release clause and a hefty incentive in the event that he wins the Ballon d’Or, Madrid are banking on Vinicius as a player to mark history at the Spanish club. He would also receive a significantly high income from the hierarchy as well.
Furthermore, the report points out that the 22-year-old has a loyalty bonus in his contract, which gets triggered if he fulfils his entire contract. Real Madrid believe this is an effective way to tie down their biggest asset in case football’s top clubs come knocking.
Following Karim Benzema’s departure to Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad, Madrid do not want to run the risk of losing another one of their important players, especially with the player still in his prime years.
The Merengues are awaiting Kylian Mbappe’s response and are working tirelessly to acquire his signature. But they have not undermined the key man already at their disposal, deciding to take great care of Vinicius and providing him with a status that goes in tandem with his superstar persona.
After wrapping up the contract extension of the legendary Luka Modric, Los Blancos are diverting all their attention to the Brazilian winger. An agreement has been in place for a long time now and an announcement is likely to be made soon.
Real Madrid have identified the midfield department as a key area of the squad that needs strengthening next year.
Having failed to sign Rodri this past summer, the Merengues understand that a major signing is necessary in the position.
Several names have already been linked as potential targets for the Spanish capital club, one of whom happens to be AFC Bournemouth rising star Alex Scott.
Indeed, Real Madrid have scouted the England international this season and are continuing to closely monitor his development in the Premier League.
However, competition for the 23-year-old midfielder’s services is already heating up.
AC Milan eye Alex Scott
Indeed, according to Tutto Mercato (h/t AS), Italian giants AC Milan have set their sights on Scott to replace Real Madrid legend Luka Modric next season.
Modric, at 41, is entering the final phase of his career and his contract with the Rossoneri stands to expire at the end of the ongoing campaign.
As such, the Serie A heavyweights will need to rope in a replacement and have seemingly identified Scott, who is also on Real Madrid’s radar, as an option.
Apart from AC Milan, even Chelsea and Liverpool have also shown interest in the 23-year-old England star, and might even be willing to make a move for him in January.
This complicates the situation for Real Madrid, who would ideally wait until the summer of 2027 to reinforce their midfield unit.
€50 million for Scott?
Furthermore, the report states that Scott is valued by Bournemouth at around €50 million, a fee that could be an issue for AC Milan.
That figure, however, should not pose a challenge for Real Madrid. Nonetheless, the increasing competition for the 23-year-old’s services could drive up the price further, making things complicated.
For now, though, Real Madrid’s interest in Scott has been limited to scouting and monitoring his progress and compiling reports on him.
Whether it translates into a formal approach and offer in the summer or in January itself remains to be seen.
