Real Madrid have revived contract talks with Vinícius Júnior after World Cup, ending a near‑year stall. The Brazil winger’s deal runs until June 2027 and Arsenal have been linked. Madrid’s new proposal is reported to be worth around €22 million ($25 m) per year, an increase over previous offers.

The gap between Madrid’s offer and Vinícius Júnior’s reported demand of about €30 million remains large. He currently earns roughly €17.5 million annually as he enters the final year of his contract, and a failure could see him leave on a free transfer next summer, with a pre‑contract possible from January. Vinícius and his agents view this as the defining contract of his career.

Madrid say they are open to a summer departure if no agreement is reached, while Arteta expects more Arsenal moves and Bernardo Silva said he ‘didn’t think twice’ about joining Real Madrid. Vinícius returned to training on Monday after his holiday, undergoing medical tests and working with new coach José Mourinho. The club also indicated it would consider a sale this summer if negotiations stall, and the player’s future remains a focal point of European transfer speculation, with fans and pundits watching closely.