Lowering Salary Requests, Vinicius Junior Hopes For A New Contract From Real Madrid

Vinicius Junior (right) is willing to lower his salary request for a contract extension at Real Madrid. (X/@realmadrid)

JAKARTA - Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior hopes to sign a new contract that will expire in 2027. Especially after Vinicius Jr is willing to reduce high salary requests.

Vinicius Jr. has been said to be leaving Madrid. Moreover, he showed his dislike for coach Xabi Alonso when he was pulled out of El Clasico against Barcelona in the Spanish LaLiga competition. He even said he would leave Madrid as long as there was Alonso.

This is what makes Vinicius Jr reportedly leave Los Merengues soon. Moreover, his 18-month contract has not been revised by the club and has extended it. In addition, Vinicius Jr.'s high salary request factor made his contract extension unfinished.

Previously, the club offered an increase in salary to 18 million euros or approximately 347 billion rupiah per year to this 25-year-old player. In the old contract, Vinicius Jr received a salary of 15 million euros.

This is what makes the player's contract extension plan always fail. Because Vinicius Jr asks for almost the same salary as Kylian Mbappe, which is 30 million euros or approximately 578 billion annually. Currently, Mbappe is still listed as the player with the highest salary in Madrid.

Vinicius Jr's request was considered too high so the club felt heavy and negotiations for contract extension did not continue. Madrid is also ready to release Vinicius Jr who has been targeted by Saudi Arabian clubs.

In addition, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are monitoring the situation of the players who brought Madrid to win the Champions League twice. Even Man Utd is ready to buy the player if the price is around 90 million to 150 million euros.

Only the final changes came when Vinicius Jr showed his best performance in Madrid's 4-3 win over Olympiakos in the Champions League match. In that match, Vinicius Jr made two assists completed by Mbappe. While the goal was disallowed for offside.

After the match, Vinicius Jr had a close hug with Alonso. This marks the recovery of their relationship. Especially after the player apologized even though he did not mention Alonso directly in his statement.

"For me, it means a lot. His statement was very positive and Vinicius showed his honesty. I think his statement was addressed to teammates, clubs and fans. For me, the problems that have occurred have been resolved," said Alonso.

The latest news, Vinicius Jr. is also willing to lower his salary request. It just doesn't mention how much Vinicius Jr. Meanwhile, the club is still adamant with an 18 million euros for the player's salary.