"Negotiations over a new contract for Vinícius Júnior at Real Madrid remain stalled, a source has told ESPN, and there is now a scenario where talks do not resume until after the 2026 World Cup. The forward's current deal at the Bernabéu expires in June 2027, meaning the Brazil international and Ballon d'Or runner-up would enter the final year of his contract at the club with his future still unresolved. ESPN has reported that Vinícius' relationship with coach Xabi Alonso has been strained in recent months, with the star being left out of the starting XI four times, and Vinícius reacting angrily to being substituted in October's Clásico."
"In May this year, the club and the player's representatives were close to an agreement which would see Vinícius receive €20 million ($23m) annually, with another €10m ($11.6m) in bonuses, a source said. However Vinícius' camp believed that Madrid's final offer was different to what had been discussed, with no bonuses included. By contrast, club sources said a verbal agreement had been reached, which was then not followed through on, leaving executives feeling that the players' camp had not kept their word. Subsequently, negotiations have not progressed. Vinícius' current deal sees him receive around €17m ($19.7m) net annually."
Contract renewal negotiations for Vinícius Júnior at Real Madrid have stalled and could pause until after the 2026 World Cup. His current deal runs until June 2027, meaning he would enter its final year without a resolution. Relations with coach Xabi Alonso have been strained, including being left out of the starting XI multiple times and reacting angrily to a substitution in October's Clásico. Talks nearly produced a deal in May offering €20m plus €10m in bonuses, but disagreements over the final offer and perceived broken verbal commitments have stopped progress. His current net salary is about €17m.
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