Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior will become the highest-paid player in the Spanish capital after receiving the bonus he received for winning the FIFA World Player of the Year award, according to a Spanish report.
Vinicius was notorious He won the Ballon d'Or Rodri, the Manchester City midfielder, boycotted the ceremony in Paris earlier this year, along with the rest of Real Madrid's representatives. After the decision that was Many consider it “unfair.”The Brazilian striker's performances during the 2023/24 season were honored at the FIFA Awards in December.
He became the Spanish and European champion Fifth different player To win the individual award that was introduced in 2016 as an alternative to the Ballon d'Or.
Along with the individual recognition he craved from a team sport, Vinicius also received a significant pay rise. According to a report from likeThe Brazilian's net annual wage will jump from €15 million to €20 million for each of the next two seasons.
Vinicius was already the club's highest earner, earning nearly £240,000 a week after tax. Summer recruitment Kylian Mbappe He was reportedly entitled to the same salary – which represents a significant drop compared to his income at Paris Saint-Germain. Although currently French In a legal battle With his former club regarding his wages.
When Federico Pena, Vinicius' agent, entered negotiations over a contract extension for his client in 2022, he struggled to obtain a financial incentive related to individual awards. On top of watering his eyes better Furthermore, Vinicius is set to receive an additional pay rise if he finishes third in the FIFA or Ballon d'Or next year.
Pena and Vinicius again Engaged in conversations Regarding another extension The 24-year-old's current deal does not expire until 2027, but the Brazilian is believed to be seeking a higher base salary that is not heavily reliant on performance-related bonuses.
