Vinícius Júnior has cut the deadlines and will return sooner than expected to put on the Real Madrid jersey. The winger is practically in full physical condition and ready to help his teammates in a difficult moment. Ancelotti already knows this, after a conversation held in the last few hours. The Brazilian player himself confirmed it: “I am ready to return.”
Ancelotti couldn’t be happier: He needed him and he’ll be ready sooner than expected. Vinícius Júnior has taken care of himself and has gotten in shape to be able to return sooner than expected. Real Madrid needs him and its best professional is fully fit to help. It won’t be in the match against Girona, but he’ll be back in the next one: against Atalanta in Bergamo, which will be key for the Champions League.
Ancelotti himself confirmed this at a press conference, announcing the early return of Vinícius Júnior. “He’s recovered very well and will be ready for the Champions League,” said the Real Madrid coach.
Ready to Return and Renew: Vinícius Júnior’s Demands to Stay at Real Madrid
If Ancelotti knows that Vinícius Júnior will return from his ailments sooner than expected, president Florentino Pérez already knows the demands he is putting on him to renew his contract. Currently, he has a contract until 2027 and Real Madrid’s plans are to extend his contract for many more years.
Nothing would make Vinícius Júnior happier than ending his career at Real Madrid, but not at any price. The group that looks after his interests is willing to play the bad cop against Florentino demanding more money for his continuity.
The Arab offer is a great asset, guaranteeing Vinícius 200 million euros net per season. In addition to that, there is the transfer fee of around 300 million euros for Real Madrid. Florentino Pérez knows that this is not a bluff. Therefore, he’ll have to use a lot of skill and cunning to convince the player to stay at Real Madrid.
Vinícius Júnior can’t earn less than Mbappé. That is the philosophy. Between salary and transfer bonus, the Frenchman earns 72 million gross, to which must be added variables based on performance: goals, matches and titles.
Vinícius Júnior wants to move for those amounts. Currently, his salary is 25 million gross per year. The 50-million difference he is demanding would alter the balance of Real Madrid’s wage bill. However, that’s the condition he sets and Florentino will have to make a decision.
