On July 27, according to Sky Sports, Vinicius will restart negotiations with Real Madrid this week. The final outcome depends on whether his new contract salary can approach that of another top star in the team, Mbappe.
Vinicius's contract with Real Madrid has entered its final year, and the renewal negotiations have yet to achieve a breakthrough, leading to widespread speculation about his future at the Bernabéu. News last week that Arsenal were interested in signing him this summer if Vinicius could not reach a renewal agreement with Real Madrid further intensified the discussions.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid has made a significant move in the winger position, signing Jan-Diomande, a promising Ivorian international from RB Leipzig. This has deepened external doubts about Vinicius's future in recent days. Arsenal's interest is indeed present but is still in its early stages and constrained by numerous factors, the most crucial of which is the transfer cost— if Real Madrid decides to let him go, this fee would be considerably high. Currently, the two clubs have not yet begun negotiations, and there's no guarantee that they will progress to a formal offer stage.
As the newly crowned Premier League champions, despite having signed Tsolis, Arsenal still hopes to bring in another top striker. Tsolis's arrival is to replace Trossard, and Martinelli's future is also uncertain.
With only one year left on his contract, the financial pressure to acquire Vinicius is not as great as it once was. However, it is worth noting that two years ago, the Saudi Pro League made him an astronomical offer: preparing to pay Vinicius €1 billion in salary over five years, and a transfer fee of over £300 million (approximately €350 million) to Real Madrid. This could have made him the most expensive player in football history.
Although the cost of this deal will not reach the level of that year, it also indirectly reflects the enormous benefits that both Real Madrid and Vinicius chose to forgo in 2024.
Although the exact salary amount has not been disclosed, it is widely believed that Vinicius's after-tax annual salary is approximately €15 million to €17 million, which translates to an after-tax weekly salary of about £247,000 to £279,000.
For him to receive an equivalent after-tax income in the UK, Arsenal would need to offer him a pre-tax weekly salary of £450,000 to £500,000. This would make him Arsenal's undisputed highest-paid player. It is currently widely believed that Saka is the highest-paid player in the squad, with a weekly salary exceeding £300,000.
The British "Daily Telegraph" reported today that Arsenal is willing to offer Vinicius a weekly salary of £400,000, but this still falls short of his current salary level. Several Spanish media outlets, however, indicate that part of the reason for the deadlock in his contract renewal with Real Madrid is his demand for a pay rise.
So, is this truly just a contract renewal salary dispute?
The current situation indeed exhibits the typical characteristics of a protracted contract negotiation: unresolved salary demands, Arsenal's interest surfacing, and upcoming negotiations.
However, there is currently no conclusive evidence that Vinicius wants to leave Real Madrid due to sporting or other reasons—no related statements, interviews, or even suggestive social media activity.
Vinicius is far more than just an excellent left-winger; he is a world-class superstar, perfectly fitting the role of a leader for the "Galácticos." From this perspective, he perfectly matches all of Real Madrid's qualities and is a core member of the team.
Can Arsenal offer him the same tactical importance and team status?
While signing such a football superstar is very appealing, as of now, it is not part of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal building plan. On Real Madrid's side, the newly signed Diomande can also play as a right-winger, and his arrival will only further enrich the attacking options of this world-class club.
According to Spanish newspaper "AS," after Diomande's arrival, players who may be more affected in the future are striker Gonzalo Garcia, who is being courted by Fulham, and winger Brahim Diaz. Rodrygo is still recovering from a long-term injury, so 19-year-old Diomande will quickly get playing time in the team.
What is the most likely outcome?
At this stage, all signs still indicate that Vinicius will ultimately renew his contract with Real Madrid. Both parties will meet again this week to discuss the matter, which also indicates that renewal remains the current direction of development.
The final outcome depends on how closely Vinicius's salary can approach Mbappe's, thereby satisfying his superstar status within the team. After all, normally, no player would refuse Real Madrid.
Real Madrid also does not want Vinicius's contract to enter its countdown at the start of the new season, leading to further escalation of media hype. Only when contract negotiations completely break down will Arsenal's interest likely become more clear and concrete. Therefore, this week will be a critical juncture.
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waiting for that please please vini