Real Madrid is preparing for a busy summer regarding the future of Vinicius Junior. The offices at the Santiago Bernabéu are aware that Saudi Arabia will once again make a multi-million dollar bid for the Brazilian winger, whose current contract runs until June 2027.
According to DefensaCentral, the figure that Gulf clubs could offer would be around €130 million — an amount difficult to ignore in today’s market, although for the moment it seems Los Merengues have no intention of selling.
Real Madrid’s strategy is clear: they want to secure the forward’s continuity until 2030 or even 2031. However, the club refuses to break its established wage structure.
The board fears that if they agree to the player’s financial demands, stars like Jude Bellingham could follow suit and request excessive salaries. Financial prudence remains a priority, despite the revenues generated in recent years.
For his part, Vinicius is playing with time on his side. With each passing season, his negotiating power grows. At 25 years old, he still has room to continue developing and proving himself as one of the team’s leading attackers.
The problem arises when his performances become inconsistent. In 2025, the forward’s form raised doubts, although in recent weeks he seems to have regained the spark that made him a key player in winning the Champions League and domestic titles.
Meanwhile, the club remains firm. If Vinicius does not deliver at his best, the renewal offer could even be lower than initially expected. Real Madrid is at a balancing point: they highly value what the player has contributed since his arrival at only 18 years old, but they are also unwilling to compromise the club’s financial stability for a single player, no matter how decisive he may be.
From the player’s perspective, there is no rush. With a contract valid for two more seasons, the situation does not force him to accept anything just yet. The pressure, if any, may come from outside: the Saudi Pro League has already demonstrated its ability to offer stratospheric wages and conditions that far surpass those in Europe. For the Saudis, having a media icon like Vinicius would mean global impact, both on the sporting and commercial fronts.
Everything points to a new chapter in the relationship between Vinicius and Real Madrid next summer. The threat of a €130 million offer from Saudi Arabia is on the table, but Florentino Pérez and his board are convinced that the player will continue to expand his legend at the Bernabéu rather than yield to oil money. The ball, as almost always, will be on the field and at the feet of number 7.
