Kylian Mbappé is reportedly frustrated by the upcoming contract extension for Vinicius Jr at Real Madrid: the issue stems from Florentino Perez’s statements during the signing.
Could this be Kylian Mbappé’s first financial issue at Madrid? Real Madrid is on the verge of signing Vinicius Junior to a contract extension. The Brazilian’s current deal runs until June 2026, but the club is determined to keep him despite lucrative offers from Saudi Arabian clubs.
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is keen to retain Vinicius and is preparing an attractive deal to secure his future at the club, according to Don Balon. While the exact figures are not disclosed, the Spanish outlet claims that the upcoming negotiations are upsetting Mbappé.
Vinicius, Then Bellingham
Mbappé, who accepted a pay cut to leave PSG for Madrid, is reportedly unhappy with the prospect that Vinicius could receive a salary equal to or higher than his own.
“Vinicius has clearly expressed his desire to be the highest-paid player at the club, a status he has not yet achieved, as Mbappé currently holds that title. Faced with the possibility that a contract renewal for Vinicius could put him at the top of the pay hierarchy, Mbappé has informed Florentino Pérez that he wants to remain the highest-paid player. This ego battle has created a tense atmosphere in the locker room, with Carlo Ancelotti trying to calm things down, but jealousy and rivalries are hard to quell,” Don Balon reports.
Could this lead to an ego clash in the locker room? Real Madrid also has to deal with Jude Bellingham’s case. The English player is also pushing for a pay raise. As expected, Mbappé’s arrival at the club is causing some financial tension…
