Vinicius Junior reportedly demanded a salary package comparable to the club-record wage Real Madrid handed out to Cristiano Ronaldo at his peak during increasingly tense negotiations over a new contract.

Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior remain blocked over talks for a new deal that could keep the Brazil international at the club long-term.The main issue focuses on the demands reportedly changing on

Madrid opened negotiations in January to extend Vinicius Jr’s contract, which was renewed in 2022 until 2027. It was at a meeting at their Valdebebas training complex, attended by senior figures from the club and, on the player’s side, two agents and his father.