According to Cadena SER, Real Madrid will not offer Vinicius Jr. Mbappé-level wages, and Arsenal is closely monitoring his contract renewal situation.

Vinicius Jr.'s current situation is surprising, but Real Madrid was already aware of it a year ago. We reported this on "SER Deportivos" on July 25, 2025, when the situation between the Brazilian player and Real Madrid first surfaced.

At the time, we reported that Vinicius Jr. wanted to "emulate Mbappé," and Real Madrid was concerned that his demands would persist. What has happened since then? Until two weeks ago, there was almost no progress in negotiations. Both sides held firm, waiting to see who would back down first. To be honest, Real Madrid has made more concessions. Despite Vinicius Jr.'s solid performances last season, Real Madrid has moved closer to his position.

The reality is that Real Madrid will not offer Vinicius Jr. Mbappé-level wages under any circumstances. As Tonio García reported on "El Larguero," Vinicius Jr. is demanding an annual salary of €30 million, while Real Madrid's offer stands at €22 million on a contract through 2031. The player has rejected this offer.

Vinicius Jr.'s previous contract included an annual salary of €18 million. Real Madrid's initial offer raised it to €20 million, and the latest offer is €22 million. With performance-related bonuses, the annual salary could reach €24 million, and Real Madrid will not exceed this amount. That is the ceiling. As reported on SER radio, the new contract will run through 2031 and include floating clauses tied to winning the Champions League, the Ballon d'Or, and La Liga titles. However, even with these bonuses included, the maximum will only reach €24 million, not the €30 million Vinicius Jr. is demanding. This ensures his salary will remain below Mbappé's and will not match the French player's.

Amid this impasse, Arsenal has emerged as a potential alternative, willing to meet Vinicius Jr.'s salary demands. The English club would offer a transfer fee close to €100 million, plus €20 million in performance bonuses. Should this deal materialize, Vinicius Jr. would become a cornerstone player for Arteta's team and one of the Premier League's most prominent figures.

Additionally, Vinicius Jr. has expressed hurt over treatment from some Spanish fans in stadiums. He is also frustrated with media coverage, which he feels has been unfair. He has also raised concerns about racist behavior from some Spanish audiences, and these factors combined explain his current dissatisfaction.

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