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Spanish journalist reveals Vinicius Jr.’s eye-watering Real Madrid salary after new contract: ‘This is the new salary scale’
Real Madrid have significantly increased Vinicius Jr.’s salary as part of his contract renewal, with a new report claiming the Brazilian forward now costs the club around €48 million per season.
According to Defensa Central, the figure represents the overall annual cost of Vinicius’s services following the agreement reached earlier this summer.
The new deal puts the 26-year-old on the same salary level as Kylian Mbappe, making the two forwards the highest-paid players in the Real Madrid squad.
The financial details had been one of the major unknowns surrounding Vinicius’s renewal, although Ramon Alvarez de Mon has now offered an estimate of what the agreement means for Madrid’s wage bill.
“The club pays €48 million per season and they will have to accept that this is the new salary scale for their top players,” explained the journalist.
Real Madrid have room to absorb Vinicius salary
Indeed, the increase is substantial, but it does not currently appear to be creating financial difficulties for the Spanish giants.
Alvarez de Mon stressed that Madrid had anticipated the cost of retaining Vinicius and had enough financial flexibility to complete the agreement without putting excessive pressure on the club.
“Madrid has its wage bill under control in relation to its revenue; it’s a very low percentage,” explained the analyst.
That control has been helped by several high-profile departures in recent years.
David Alaba, Luka Modric and Dani Carvajal have all moved off the wage bill, creating room for Madrid to accommodate the improved terms offered to Vinicius.
The Brazilian’s new salary therefore reflects both his importance to the team and the changing financial hierarchy within the squad.
There is still a warning attached to the situation, though, with the journalist stating,
“They cannot afford to let their guard down, or they’ll get themselves into trouble.”
Therefore, in the upcoming contract renewal negotiations, they will have to ensure that the figure does not rise too much.
Bellingham could be Real Madrid’s next big dilemma
With Vinicius and Mbappe now sitting at the top of the salary structure, attention will eventually turn to Jude Bellingham.
The England international remains under contract until 2029, but his current deal could become an issue as Madrid establish a new pay scale for their leading players.
Bellingham is expected to seek terms that reflect his importance to the squad when negotiations eventually take place.
That could present Madrid with their next major wage-management challenge.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
