Vinicius’ Real Madrid current contract details as renewal talks deadlocked due to image rights

Vinicius’ Real Madrid current contract details as renewal talks deadlocked due to image rights Vinicius Jr.’s contract situation remains one of Real Madrid’s biggest unresolved issues, with negotiations stretching back to the aftermath of the 2025 Club World Cup, shortly after Xabi Alonso took charge. Indeed, as reported by AS , it was during that period that the player’s representatives held their last face-to-face meeting with the club, when an agreement appeared close before talks unexpectedly stalled. Negotiations are now set to resume from that point. A deal that nearly happened During that meeting at Valdebebas, Vinicius reportedly made a significant concession on his original salary demands, which had initially been close to €30 million net per season. Real Madrid also improved their offer, bringing both sides much closer together. Despite the progress, the renewal was never finalized. Neither party was willing to make the final compromise, leaving an agreement that seemed imminent unsigned. Still no agreement over renewal. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) Current salary and new demands Vinicius is now seeking a salary of around €20 million net per season, an increase of roughly €5 million over his current earnings. His existing contract, signed in 2022 and officially announced in October 2023, runs until 2027 and is worth €75 million net over five seasons, averaging €15 million per year. The agreement was structured progressively. He began on approximately €10 million net per season. His salary rose annually to reach around €18 million in the final year. The 26-year-old Brazilian also received an additional €2 million per season after winning FIFA’s The Best award, a bonus that would also have been triggered by winning the Ballon d’Or. Image rights the major issue While salary remains important, image rights have become one of the biggest sticking points in negotiations. Kylian Mbappe controls almost 100% of his image rights, a structure that helps facilitate his overall financial package at Real Madrid. Vinicius is now looking for a similar arrangement. As one of football’s biggest commercial stars, the Brazilian has endorsement deals with 18 international brands. Image rights are proving to be an issue. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) These include Nike, Apple, PlayStation, Pepsi, Gatorade, Boss, Visa, Marriott Bonvoy, Havaianas, UNESCO, Clear, Rexona, Omo, Vivo, Prada, Dubai Tourism, and Betnacional. The winger is also believed to be interested in receiving a renewal bonus, similar in concept to the signing bonus Mbappe received when joining Real Madrid. A tense situation Vinicius’ current deal expires in 2027, meaning that from January he would be permitted to negotiate freely with clubs outside Spain if no renewal is agreed. As such, Real Madrid are seeking a quick resolution, one way or the other. The latest information from the Brazilian’s camp suggests his priority remains staying at Real Madrid by signing a new contract. Having returned to Valdebebas today after his vacation , Vinicius is expected to hold a decisive meeting with Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid’s senior leadership in the coming hours to discuss his future.