Vinicius Junior will demand a similar sum to be paid to team-mate Kylian Mbappe in his next round of contract talks with Real Madrid, a report has revealed.
The Brazilian signed a new contract in October 2023, which will have just two years to run at the end of the current season, with Madrid already planning to open talks over an extension in the summer.
As noted by neitherVinicius would be more than happy to sign an extension, but Madrid will have to make a significant financial investment in his services to reach a deal.
When Vinicius signed his last contract, he accepted a lower salary than the club's top earners, but he will demand parity with Mbappe when talks take place this time, confident his importance to the team is at least equal to French.
The main complication will be interest from Saudi Arabia, which has long seen Vinicius as a potential breakthrough signing. Al Ahli were keen to sign the winger in the summer, only to be put off by Madrid's determination to get his €1billion release clause in full.
It is claimed that Vinicius, while not exactly thrilled by the prospect of a move to Saudi Arabia, wanted to at least entertain the offer, sparking concern within Madrid that they could find themselves in a bidding war to keep the 24-year-old.
However, it is claimed that Vinicius is happy in Madrid and wants to continue with Carlo Ancelotti's side, although only if he is paid the kind of wages he believes he has earned.