Vinicius Junior is waiting for Real Madrid's response on his contract demands. With Saudi clubs offering £830 million, will the Spanish giants act fast?

Despite the unexpected and controversial loss to Espanyol and the underwhelming draw against Atletico Madrid, there is no doubt that Real Madrid have put in improved performances in the last few

Real Madrid have opened negotiations with Vinicius Junior over a new contract — but the first renewal offer has been rejected by the player and his camp. The Brazil international’s current terms were signed in 2022, announced in 2023 and run through to 2027 — and include a €1billion ($1.03bn; £830m) release clause.

Manchester City fans taunted Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior ahead of their Champions League playoff by unfurling a giant banner of Rodri kissing the Ballon d’Or.

The Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr, a standout player for Real Madrid, has made a significant move off the field by becoming a co-owner of the Futebol Clube de Alverca, a team in Portugal's Second League.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says he is not worried that Vinícius Júnior could be lured away by a bigger paycheck to play in Saudi Arabia.

Vinicius Junior has completed the takeover of a second division Portuguese club as he follows in Real Madrid team-mate Kylian Mbappe's footsteps.