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Vinicius's clever tactic to secure a pay raise from Florentino Pérez

Vinicius used a savvy approach to convince Florentino Pérez to increase his pay. This is how he pulled it off.

By David Arengas

Vinícius Junior Photo: Real Madrid
Vinícius Junior Photo: Real Madrid
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The future of Vinícius Junior at Real Madrid is uncertain. The Brazilian footballer is not comfortable at the club due to various situations that have occurred both on and off the field, leading to a breakdown in his relationship with the rest of his teammates. Specifically, they are tired of his temperament and ask him not to react so easily to provocations from rivals. These comments have not pleased him and cast doubt on his continuity in the team.

On the other hand, those close to Vinícius contacted Florentino Pérez to notify him of a new offer from Al Ahly for 350 million euros and a concrete interest from Manchester United. The president did not like this communication at all and understands that it is a maneuver for the player to become the highest paid on the squad, even above Kylian Mbappé.

Does Manchester United want him?

English media assure that the Red Devils board is working on a plan to try to convince Vinícius. Although he has a contract until June 2027 with a clause of 1,000 million euros, the great objective of the English club is to make an attempt when the 2026 season ends. They understand that, if the Brazilian does not renew his contract, Real Madrid will be forced to negotiate to prevent him from leaving for free.

In addition to an important sum of money, Manchester United can offer something even more valuable to the Brazilian: to be the star of the team. With Mbappé on the field, Vinícius knows that he is no longer the only benchmark for the attack, as he was last season. In fact, his scoring quota was affected by the presence of the Frenchman, and in his inner circle he has stated that he believes this could harm him in the race for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.

The straw that breaks the camel's back

The straw that broke the camel's back was when Real Madrid's coaching staff asked him to play as a center forward in the last match against Espanyol. The player refused because he considers that this is not his natural position and that he does not perform in that position. This refusal further deteriorates his relationship with the coaching staff, especially with Carlo Ancelotti.

Florentino Pérez's position

Florentino Pérez is not willing to give in to Vinícius's pressure. The president understands that the Brazilian is a very important player for the team, but he is not willing to break the salary structure of the squad to please him. In addition, he does not like the way he is handling the situation, using other clubs to pressure for a raise.

An uncertain future

At this moment, the future of Vinícius Junior at Real Madrid is uncertain. The player is not comfortable at the club and has received offers from other teams. For his part, Florentino Pérez is not willing to give in to his demands. The next few months will be key to defining the future of the Brazilian footballer.


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