Top Media In-depth Report, Why Ballon d'Or-Grade Superstar Falls Crazy Demand for Salary More Than Ronaldo

Aug 13, 2025

Top Media In-depth Report, Why Ballon d'Or-Grade Superstar Falls Crazy Demand for Salary More Than Ronaldo
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Vinicius Junior is asking for an out-of-calculated salary.

England's The Athletic focused on Vinicius's recent strange performance and moves at Real Madrid on the 10th (Korea Standard Time).

About two years ago, Vinicius almost became the best player in the world. He finished second in the Ballon d'Or behind Rodri, but was not a strange Prime Minister even if Vinicius took it. It felt like Vinicius was half a step ahead of superstars like Kylian Mbappe, Elling Holan and Jude Bellingham.




Two years later, Vinicius is losing his status as the best player in the world. Until the middle of the 2024-2025 season, Vinicius had no problems with his performance. He led Real with an overwhelming one-on-one ability and a goal-scoring ability. Kylian Mbappe was recruited, but he still seemed to shout that he was the ace of Real.

Top Media In-depth Report, Why Ballon d'Or-Grade Superstar Falls Crazy Demand for Salary More Than Ronaldo
But Vinicius's performance began to bottom out in the second half. The productivity of offensive points fell vertically due to poor attitudes and unreasonable choices and decisions on the field. In the meantime, Mbappe adjusted perfectly to Real and regained his superstar appearance.

As a result of The Athletic's understanding, Vinicius was unable to focus on the game because of the renewal of his contract. According to multiple officials who asked not to be named, Vinicius' failure to win the Ballon d'Or, although he won the FIFA The Best Award in December last year, was a heavy burden. There have been difficulties in negotiations to extend his contract over the past six months, and complaints in the process have also affected his performance,' he explained.
Top Media In-depth Report, Why Ballon d'Or-Grade Superstar Falls Crazy Demand for Salary More Than Ronaldo
The reason why the contract with Real was not properly renewed was Vinicius' excessive desire for money. The Athletic said 'Real's offer of approximately 20 million euros (about 32 billion won) after tax was not accepted. In response, the club asked the player to present the desired amount. His representatives demanded a 'historic contract', equivalent to the highest level in the club's history (the amount paid to Cristiano Ronaldo). The package included a basic salary, performance pay, and an unprecedented renewal bonus for Real for about 30 million euros after tax,' he said.

Vinicius is one of the best stars in the world, but he never reaches Ronaldo's status. It's also true in terms of skills. Ronaldo is a worthy player in football history, but Vinicius has not yet reached that level. Because Real is a club that manages the weekly pay system very well, I did not intend to listen to Vinicius's unreasonable demands. If Vinicius continues to be sluggish and comes out in this manner, Real may clear Vinicius next summer.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.