Real Madrid Identify Blockbuster Replacement for Vinicius Jr as Contract Talks Stall
Real Madrid, one of the biggest football clubs in the world, is facing a tough situation with their star player, Vinicius Jr. The contract talks with the Brazilian winger have stopped moving forward. Vinicius Jr. wants more money to stay with the team, but Real Madrid is not ready to pay him what he’s asking for. Because of this, the club has already picked a big-name player to replace him if he leaves: Erling Haaland from the Premier League.
What’s Happening with Vinicius Jr.’s Contract?
Vinicius Jr. still has two years left on his current deal with Real Madrid, which keeps him at the club until 2027. He is happy to stay longer and sign a new contract for three more years. However, he wants a much bigger salary. Reports say he is asking to earn more than Kylian Mbappe, another top player at Real Madrid. Mbappe already makes a lot of money, so this is a huge demand from Vinicius Jr. For now, the talks have stalled because Real Madrid isn’t agreeing to his request.
The Saudi Arabia Offer
At the same time, Vinicius Jr. has caught the attention of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Pro League, the country’s top football league, has been trying to sign big players since 2023. They have made an amazing offer to Vinicius Jr.: €1 billion (£832.2 million) for five seasons. This is a massive amount of money, and it makes things harder for Real Madrid. If the club doesn’t give him the salary he wants, he might be tempted to leave for Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid’s Plan
Real Madrid doesn’t want to break their salary rules just for one player. They have a system for how much they pay everyone, and giving Vinicius Jr. a huge raise could upset that balance. So, if he keeps pushing for more money or decides to leave, the club is ready to let him go. Instead, they have a plan to bring in someone new.
The understanding between Vinicius and Bellingham in their first season together was a thing of beauty.
— RMZZ (@BlancoRMzz) July 27, 2025
That someone is Erling Haaland, a star striker who plays for Manchester City in the Premier League. Real Madrid’s president, Florentino Perez, thinks Haaland would be the perfect replacement for Vinicius Jr. Perez wants to see Haaland playing alongside Mbappe, creating a strong attack for the team. However, signing Haaland won’t be simple. He has a long contract with Manchester City that lasts until 2034. Plus, he’s been amazing there, scoring 124 goals in 146 games. Real Madrid would need to pay a lot to get him.
For now, Real Madrid is getting ready for the new season. They will play their first game of the 2025-26 season on August 19 at home against Osasuna. The team, led by manager Xabi Alonso, will try to start strong, no matter what happens with Vinicius Jr.’s contract.
In short, Real Madrid is stuck in a tricky spot with Vinicius Jr.’s contract talks. The Brazilian winger wants a big salary increase, more than Mbappe’s, but the club isn’t willing to pay it. With Saudi Arabia offering him €1 billion, there’s a chance he could leave. If he does, Real Madrid has their eyes on Erling Haaland as his replacement. But getting Haaland from Manchester City will be a challenge. As the season nears, everyone is watching to see what happens next with Vinicius Jr.’s future.
Related posts:
Real Madrid star criticized referee post Manchester City defeat
Real Madrid defeat Barcelona in the crucial match and moves to the top of the summit
UCL 2022/23 : Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. breached this record last night against Liverpool! Find out
Vinicius Jr. appointed as the Head of FIFA’s new Anti-Racism committee
