Tensions are mounting between Real Madrid and Vinícius Jr. as a disagreement over a renewal bonus threatens to sour what was once a smooth negotiation. According to OkDiario, the Brazilian forward is demanding a signing bonus as part of his new contract—something Florentino Pérez and the club’s leadership are unwilling to grant. The reason behind the refusal is rooted in financial discipline: if they concede to Vini’s demands, they fear it could trigger a chain reaction in the dressing room, with other stars expecting similar treatment.

The frustration at the top is palpable. The deal for Vinícius's contract extension was reportedly settled back in April, locking him in until 2030 with an improved salary. But now, his entourage seems to be backtracking, hinting at the possibility of delaying the extension until the final year of his current contract in 2027—a maneuver viewed as a pressure tactic. It hasn’t been received well at the Bernabéu.

While Vinícius enjoys his vacation in the United States, the club’s stance remains firm: no individual will compromise the long-term economic balance of Real Madrid. The agreement might be "done" in principle, but the formal paperwork has yet to materialize, and every passing day weakens the foundation of that verbal pact.

To complicate matters, Vinícius has received jaw-dropping offers from Saudi clubs, who are prepared to make him the highest-paid footballer on the planet. But with the 2026 World Cup around the corner, a move to a less competitive league doesn’t align with his ambitions. In Europe, few clubs could realistically match both his sporting expectations and financial demands—yet interest would be immediate if Madrid ever considered letting him go.

For now, the situation hangs in limbo. The next move belongs to Vinícius.

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