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Vinicius rejects Real Madrid's €22 million contract offer amid negotiations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:25 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Vinicius rejects Real Madrid's €22 million contract offer amid negotiations

Summary

Vinicius Jr. has rejected Real Madrid's recent offer of €22 million net per season, as contract discussions continue. A critical meeting is scheduled for today between Vinicius's representatives and the club, where the two parties hope to address the player's contract situation, which has less than a year remaining. Vinicius is reportedly seeking €30 million net per season. Real Madrid has considered adjusting the player’s image rights to make the offer more appealing. Comparisons have been drawn to Cristiano Ronaldo's prior contract negotiations with the club, highlighting a similar disparity in salary expectations.

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By the Numbers

•Vinicius has under 12 months left on his contract.
•Arsenal is reportedly monitoring Vinicius's contract situation.
•Real Madrid aims to maintain their wage structure.
•A meeting between Vinicius's camp and the club is set for today.
•Similar salary disputes occurred during Cristiano Ronaldo's final contract.

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8:25 AMYahoo Sports — Vinicius rejects €22 million Real Madrid contract offer as Cristiano Ronaldo parallels emerge

What they're saying

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Vinicius Jr.’s future at Real Madrid is entering a very important week, with a crucial meeting set between the player’s camp and the club later today.It is a meeting where Los Blancos will try to ...
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