Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published on Saturday, 03 January 2026, 18:38 / Updated on Saturday, 03 January 2026 18:52
The telenovela of the extension of the contract with real madrid seems to have reached the epilogue for Vinicius Junior. After the many intrigues and twists in 2025, the 25-year-old Brazilian winger accepts the terms set by Florentino Perez and waives his contract renewal bonus due at the end of next season.
The story between Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. seems destined to continue beyond June 30, 2027. Despite falling out with coach Xabi Alonso, the Brazilian star has bounced back and returned to better feelings in his contractual relationship with the Spanish capital club.
“May 2026 be an incredible year. Hala Madrid forever! I love you all,” was the post on the Instagram account made on January 1. A message that confirms that Vinicius Jr. hopes to have a great year and do it with the team he loves.
Vinicius Jr. would have wanted to be present in Paris, but the president Florentino Perez forbade him / Photo: Imago
Salary of 20 million € gross and no signing bonus
Sources close to the “Bernabeu” group say that “there are things to negotiate, but Madrid and Vinicius are determined not to part. A deal is expected in the coming weeks if the Brazilian doesn't change his mind again. A few weeks ago, it seemed that his contract renewal was on track, but things took a negative turn.
Florentino Pérez is ready to offer him an increased salary, but without a signing bonus. Vinicius believes that the president is already flexible enough to allow further postponements. The agreement is much closer than it seemed just a few days ago”.
5goals and 8 assists has Vinicius Jr. in 24 games played at Real Madrid this season. He hasn't scored in three months, since the “double” with Villarreal (3-1)
According to DefensaCentral, “the president's patience has limits and the Brazilian knows it. He doesn't want to push things further, so his priority is to renew his contract.
Something has changed in recent days and Vinicius is even willing to waive the extension bonus he was asking for. He will sign for 20 million euros if Real Madrid gives the green light.”
Vinicius hugs Xabi Alonso when leaving the field / Photo: Imago
Vinicius Jr. now earns 15 million euros gross annually and had the claim to be paid at the top level of Kylian Mbappe: 15 million euros plus 8 million signing bonus per season (46 million gross). Claim that Florentino Perez didn't even want to hear!
