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His club Real Madrid won’t like it. Each of his goals at this World Cup makes Vinicius Junior (25) more and more valuable. He already has four goals to his name heading into the round of 16 against Norway this Sunday in New Jersey (10pm CEST). This will greatly help the Seleção on their way to winning the title. And at the same time, the striker is actively promoting himself in contract poker with Real.
Brazil legend Ronaldo (right) presents the trophy to Selecao star Vinicius Junior after the striker was named man of the match in the preliminary round match against Morocco.
Facts: Vini Junior’s contract expires on June 30, 2027. Negotiations on the extension have been ongoing since 2025. So far, both sides have not been able to reach an agreement. Now it has become clear: according to SPORT BILD, Real Madrid should turn to their former star Ronaldo (49) for help. The legendary striker, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, is tasked with convincing his compatriot that Real Madrid is the best place for him.
The market value of Vini Junior is 140 million euros.
But it mainly depends on the price. Because in poker the player has the best cards. And Vinie Junior’s hand will be even better if he plays this one. VM continues to play so well and in the end he should even become world champion. Because next year he will be free. Its market value is 140 million euros. The trend is intensifying.
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This means that Real Madrid, who cannot afford to let Viney Junior go for free next year and want to keep him, must make a significant financial contribution to poker. The striker is currently expected to earn around €22 million gross when his latest contract is extended at the end of October 2023.
As we learned from those around the Brazil team at the World Cup in America, Vini Junior wants to achieve more in the future than his club colleague Kylian Mbappa (27). He is the highest paid at Real Madrid. Captain France receives an annual salary of approximately 32 million euros. Since Mbappe arrived from PSG on a free transfer in 2024, he received a bonus of over 100 million euros in Madrid.
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Vinicius’ side expects a similar amount just for his signature on the new contract. Will Madrid do it? Basically, the Spaniards no longer want to pay extra money to renew their contract.
The fact that Vini Junior is not easy to retain is also evident from the fact that his advisers are already in contact with other top European clubs. Vinie Junior is thought about a lot, especially at Manchester City.