Real Madrid have big plans to sign Erling Braut Haaland from Manchester City. – They know it will be very expensive, at least 200 million euros in transfer and even more in salaries and bonuses. To finance this, there are plans for the sale of left winger Vinicius Junior.
Manchester City want the slightly difficult Brazilian superstar, but the Sky Blues have no intention of mixing in Erling Braut Haaland. “They have plenty of money, but there is only one Haaland.
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Manchester City’s giant bid for Vinícius Junior
Vinícius is moving towards a summer that could mark a definitive break in his time as a player for Real Madrid. What was once a symbiotic relationship between player and club over the years has deteriorated, leading to a scenario that now seems difficult to reverse.
The Brazilian possesses all the ingredients that usually precede a major departure: conflict with sections of the fans, refusal to extend his contract, and an international market willing to pay astronomical amounts for his signature. At Chamartín, it is already recognized that the conclusion may be very close.
A broken bond with the stands and a stagnant extension
The relationship between Vinícius and Real Madrid’s fans is at its lowest level. The player’s gestures, body language and recent episodes have created a clear distance between him and the Bernabéu. This is in addition to his inconsistent performance and a sense of disconnection that has grown over the months.
At the same time, negotiations to extend his contract are at a complete standstill. Vinícius has rejected the latest extension offer presented by the club, making it clear that he is not willing to extend his contract under the current terms. With just one year left on his contract from next summer, Real Madrid face a critical decision: sell now, or risk losing one of their most valuable assets without a transfer fee.
The market is heating up and City are taking the lead
The international market has taken notice of the situation. Top clubs such as Chelsea or Bayern Munich have shown interest in the Brazilian’s situation, while those from Saudi Arabia remain attentive and ready to make astronomical offers if the door opens definitively.
However, Manchester City is the one leading the way in closing a deal. Reports from England claim that there is already a formal offer on the table close to €150 million, an amount the English club consider appropriate to acquire one of the world’s most influential strikers. Pep Guardiola sees Vinícius as an ideal piece for his system and a massive budget in the market.
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Financial logic forces Real Madrid to sell
Real Madrid is fully aware of the current situation. Vinícius will face the summer with only one year left on his contract and no intention of an extension, which significantly reduces the club’s room for manoeuvre. To reject an offer of 150 million euros in this context would be to take a huge risk, both sportingly and financially.
Moreover, the sporting director believes that a sale of this magnitude would allow the restructuring of the squad, the reinforcement of several key positions and the easing of internal tensions. The departure of the Brazilian, although painful from a symbolic point of view, would open up a new scenario for the sporting project and allow the club to prevent a major conflict.
An increasingly likely goodbye
All indications are that Vinícius’ future lies far from Chamartín’s. The combination of factors is too compelling to ignore: conflict with the fans, breach of contract, market pressure and a top-level offer from one of the world’s most powerful clubs.
Unless an unexpected turn occurs, Real Madrid will accept Manchester City’s proposal and seal one of the most influential sales in its recent history. For Vinícius, it will be the start of a new chapter in the Premier League; For the white club, it will be the end of a cycle that promised to be groundbreaking but ended up being exhausted prematurely.
