Real Madrid threaten to sell Vinicius Junior amidst contract standoff

Real Madrid are drawing a hard line as talks continue with star forward Vinicius Junior, who is yet to agree a contract.

With the Brazilian’s contract set to end in 2027, Los Bancos believe it is either Vinicius renews his contract before June 2026, or the club will place him on the transfer market.

The message from the Santiago Bernabéu is crystal clear: no player, regardless of talent, will be allowed to walk away for free.

Vinicius Junior still has two years left on his current contract, but Real Madrid are already planning for the future.

Talks over an extension have dragged on for months with no resolution, and at the heart of the delay is money.

According to El Debate, Vinicius wants to be the highest-paid player at the club, but this would break Madrid’s wage structure, something Florentino Pérez and his board are not willing to do.

Vinicius’ camp is reportedly waiting for 2026, when he enters the final year of his contract, a moment that would significantly increase his leverage.

Real Madrid have seen this game before and are unwilling to play it. For them, economic sustainability is more important than any one player’s quality.

The club values Vinicius’ contribution on the pitch, but will not compromise their financial philosophy.

As a result of this stance, if an agreement isn’t reached by June 2026, the Brazilian will be sold, not kept, and the clock is already ticking.