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Vinicius Junior is stuck in a tense contract standoff with Real Madrid that is starting to feel personal.
After months of discussions and a reportedly verbal agreement to extend his deal until 2030, things have now gone cold.
The club had hoped to tie him down early but the Brazilian forward has raised the stakes, demanding not only a pay hike but a renewal bonus that has made even Madrid’s top brass uncomfortable.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Vinicius wants to become the highest-paid player in the dressing room by matching or surpassing the €15m [$17m] net salary Kylian Mbappé earns each year.
He also wants a sizable signing bonus, similar to what Mbappe received when he joined as a free agent, which has also become a key point of friction between the player and the club.
Vinicius currently earns around €10m [$11m] a year and while his contract already runs until 2027, Madrid had been pushing to stretch it to 2030 to remove any future doubts.
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Saudi clubs are keeping a close eye on the situation as Los Blancos try to make sure Vinicius does not enter the final stretch of his contract without a clear decision about his future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Even as the standoff drags on behind the scenes, Vinicius seems determined to keep his spirits high - at least off the pitch.
Vinicius Junior’s delayed birthday party set for this weekend
Vinicius has returned to Brazil to throw a huge birthday celebration. Although Real Madrid star turned 25 on July 12, the main celebration are scheduled to take place this weekend in Rio de Janeiro.
La Liga star will host a large two-day party at Lajedo in the Vargem Pequena neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro
According to LeoDias, the event will be a private affair with guests required to hand in their phones at the entrance.
Terra reports that there will be six separate stages, global cuisine, and a massive 200-person production crew managing logistics
The party will also feature live performances from top Brazilian trap and funk artists.
🚨 Vini Jr is planning a massive two-day birthday party at Lajedo Stadium, in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, this weekend. 🇧🇷
Phones will be strictly prohibited for guests and staff. ❌📱
On the agenda: 6 stages with trap and funk concerts, various entertainment, and an… pic.twitter.com/1ki44QPVrn
The famous samba school Beija-Flor will be responsible for the decorations, and one of the main attractions will be a large sculpture of Vinicius's head.
Last year's party lasted for three days and featured shows by Ludmilla and other major names, but this year's event is expected to be even larger and more expensive.
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