'War' of egos? Vinicius would be putting pressure on Madrid with Arabia to earn more than Mbappé

Published:14/08/2024 - 19:50h

Updated:14/08/2024 - 19:50h

Will there be a 'war' of egos at Real Madrid between Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé? At the moment, that doesn't seem clear. However, what does seem evident is that the Brazilian is already showing interest in reducing the small salary difference that exists between him and 'Donatello'

The arrival of Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid is undoubtedly a very special event for the Merengues. In addition to fulfilling a longing they had been trying to achieve for years, now they can boast of having one of the most respectable offensive fronts in the world. 'Donatello' joins a lineup that already featured a great star like Vinicius Jr. and other notable names like Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo Goes, among others.

Now, having so many stars in the team raised a serious debate. Beyond questioning how 'La Tortuga' would fit in on a sporting level or what modifications Carlo Ancelotti would have to make for all these stars to work in harmony, the main question was how they would deal with not being the only ones in the spotlight, having to share the role of protagonists.

This topic has generated all sorts of speculations, especially in recent times, with rumors that Saudi Arabia is interested in taking 'Vini Jr.'. It is said that Al-Ahli would be willing to offer around 200 million euros net per year for five seasons, a tempting proposal that could change the will of more than one.

How 'Vini Jr.' could use this offer to 'pressure' Madrid

According to 'El Nacional.cat', the former Flamengo player could leverage this exuberant offer to pressure Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, to negotiate an extension of his contract with a corresponding salary increase. It should be remembered that the agreement of the '7' with the Chamartín team extends until 2027.

This salary adjustment aims to equalize the salaries of Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé, eliminating any disparity to show that both are at the same level of hierarchy in the locker room. According to 'Capology' metrics, without including bonuses, the player from São Gonçalo receives 10 million net annually, while the one from Bondy will receive around 15 million euros, a gap that the Brazilian would want to reduce and that he could have found a reason to 'stir up' the Merengues in this offer from Arabia.