Football gift for Vinicius Junior This is no longer a simple problem at Real Madrid and this also affects the Brazilian team. The striker is going through a clear period of stagnation, and in this context, Carlo Ancelotti issued a public warning that resonated strongly in the footballer’s entourage.
The striker no longer stands out like he used to, which is starting to reflect in his overall performance on the pitch. Although he is still popular in the plans of the Merengue coaching staff, his presence no longer goes unnoticed. It can have consequences beyond the club.
The current Brazil coach – who has succeeded in promoting the striker in the past – was clear in an interview with the newspaper Sports record“There are many good players and I need to choose those who are 100% fit. Neymar is not only in this position, he can also be.” Vinicius. If it’s 90%, I’ll call someone else who has 100%. “The competition is very high, especially in attack.”
The phrase has been interpreted as a direct warning. Vinicius maintains Ancelotti’s confidence, but the message is strong: No one has a guaranteed place for the 2026 World CupWhich will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Brazil has not won the World Cup since 2002, and the margin of tolerance is very small.
Added to this mathematical scenario is a more sensitive issue: Negotiations for renewal with Real MadridThis is the club that he bought from Flamengo in 2019 for 50 million US dollars. The Brazilian’s contract expires in June 2027, however The talks faltered.
As revealed The athleteAccording to the New York Times Sports website, Vinicius was going to inform President Florentino Perez of this It will not be renewed While his relationship with Xabi Alonso – the current coach – is still tense. Information set off sirens at the White Club.
at the moment, Vinicius earns approximately 18 million euros net annually. The club offered him an improvement close to 20 million, but those around him made him a counter-offer that could reach 30 million per season, including bonuses and a renewal bonus, something Real Madrid would never give him, at least in those terms.
On the white dome there is a bright red line: Respect the salary scale. Frenchman Kylian Mbappe is today the highest paid player in the team considering overall income, and breaking this balance could open an internal domino effect that is difficult to stop.
Given this panorama, Vinicius’s future opens up to him several options, which do not come from a quick renewal and without changes in the footballer’s income (which is not very possible at this moment), that the club accepts the striker’s proposal, To be transferred (His signing value is 166 million euros, but his termination clause is stipulated at 1000 million) Or the worst scenario: let the days pass and the footballer leaves the Whites club in mid-2027 on a permanent basis. Free agentJust like what happened recently with Sergio Ramos.
The numbers explain part of the debate. Last season, Vinicius scored 22 goals and provided 19 assists. On the other hand, in the current season he has 5 goals and 4 assists. On the other hand, Mbappe scored 14 goals in the same number of matches.
A certain event seems to have affected him: Since losing the Ballon d’Or last year (He was the favorite and they gave him to the Spaniard, Rodri). The Brazilian’s level declined, and Madrid is no stranger to this reality. The question is whether this is a temporary decline or the beginning of a deeper conflict.
The only thing for sure is that Vinicius’ star no longer shines as bright as it used to This affected his performance and began to affect his team, as Ancelotti made it clear that no one would go to the World Cup because he had a family name, whatever his name was.