AS: If no contract extension, Vinicius will leave Real Madrid as free agent next summer

According to the latest reports from AS, Vinicius will definitely stay at Real Madrid next season, and if he doesn't renew his contract, he will leave as a free agent.

Vinicius will reportedly stay at Real Madrid next season, a decision he has already made. If he does not renew his contract, he will fulfill his current contract, and if Real Madrid does not renew with him, he will leave as a free agent. If he renews, that would be even better, as he has always wanted to stay at the club.

Regardless of whether Real Madrid makes other attacking signings (Olis's name has been closely linked with Real Madrid, and Real Madrid has also officially bid for Álvarez), Vinicius will continue to play for Real Madrid next season. If Real Madrid ultimately decides not to renew his contract, he will leave as a free agent when his contract expires next year.

Negotiations for Vinicius's contract renewal are at a standstill, with both parties failing to reach an agreement for a long time, and there has been no new, decisive progress in recent months. With the World Cup about to begin, negotiations can only resume after the event. As time passes, Vinicius will have more leverage in the negotiations.

Vinicius renewed his contract with Real Madrid in 2022, signing a five-year deal until 2027. This contract stipulates a total annual salary of 75 million euros over these five years, with an incremental contract starting at 13 million euros and reaching a final annual salary of 17 million euros.

After winning the FIFA Best Men's Player award, he also received millions of euros in bonuses annually. Vinicius hoped his salary would be closer to Mbappé's level, and indeed, he was at the peak of winning the Best Player award when he began negotiations with the club.

But now, Vinicius has significantly lowered his expectations to better match the level of a player of his caliber. Currently, Real Madrid's team building plan revolves around three core players: Vinicius, Mbappé, and Bellingham.

In accordance with Florentino's promise, Real Madrid's goal is to add another "Galáctico." Although Vinicius's contract renewal remains unresolved, Real Madrid has made an important decision to make everything clear: he will stay at Real Madrid until his contract expires, no matter what.