RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 1 sourcesReal Madrid make final ‘take it or leave it’ offer to Vinicius as club seek quick closure to saga
Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. have been unable to reach an agreement over a contract renewal for a long time now, with both parties standing firm on their respective stances.
While it is true that both club and player wish to continue working together, Vinicius sees the pay raise he is demanding to be deserved while Real Madrid see it to be unjustified.
In that sense, talks have stalled for a while now with Vinicius not lowering his salary demands and Real Madrid not upping their offer either.
A final offer
As reported by MARCA now, Real Madrid see that the time has come to reach a definitive closure of the renewal saga.
With Arsenal’s arrival on the scene , they understand that the operation cannot be postponed indefinitely.
An emergency for Real Madrid. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
The club have thus conveyed to Vinicius’ entourage that the last offer they have presented the player with is the best they can do. He can either take it or leave it, but there will be no new rounds of negotiations.
If the player accepts the offer, he will stay and continue as a talisman of the club. If he opts to reject it, the club will push for a sale this summer without hesitation.
In the situation where he does not renew but stays, he will see less prominence next season.
A critical objective
The report adds that Real Madrid highly value the Brazilian star and that they are well aware of the value he brings to the team. It is their priority to keep him and renew his contract.
Vinicius has a big decision to make. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images)
However, the club have a red line marked which they cannot cross, and that line is breaking the salary structure of the team for an individual. They are unwilling to alter the salary structure for any player, regardless of who it is.
If Vinicius opts to leave, the club see Yan Diomande as an able replacement to recreate the impact in the final third.
It will be a massive blow, but one the club are prepared to face if the player continues to be stubborn.
Signing a replacement beyond Diomande is an option, but not one being seriously considered at this point. The ball is firmly in Vinicius’s court as matters stand.
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