Real Madrid is expected to give Vinicius Junior a new world-record contract deal, with a staggering £940 million release clause.
This season, the 21-year-old has been in superb form for Carlo Ancelotti, scoring nine goals in 16 games and proving practically unstoppable.
Vinicius’ current contract does not expire until 2025, but Real seem to be in a rush to increase his terms now.
The attacker came in Spain in the summer of 2018 and scored in his first La Liga season, nearly instantly turning attention.
He, along with fellow Brazilian Rodrygo, is widely considered as the club’s future, to the point that superstars like Eden Hazard are battling for playing time in Madrid.
Los Blancos are adamant on securing his long-term future, preventing other clubs from expressing an interest.
According to ABC Spain, the boy has a £940 million release clause, demonstrating how highly they regard him.
Furthermore, if Vinicius signs the deal, the release clause price will be the biggest in global football.
High release clauses have become an essential part of every contract re-negotiation with a top player at Real Madrid.
As a consequence of that approach, Real has seven of the world’s top players with the highest release clauses, including Vinicius.
The teenager is said to want to remain at the Bernabeu, so salary negotiations should be straightforward.
The La Liga heavyweights are attempting to stave off bids from Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United, the latter of which was recently taken owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund.
And, despite claims last summer that the winger had been offered to Manchester United as part of the Raphael Varane trade, it now seems that this was just conjecture.
Source sportbible