Vinícius Júnior goes into another round of contract talks with Real Madrid next week, and the picture still points more toward renewal than exit. Sky Sports News reported there will be further talks this week between the club and his representatives, while Arsenal interest remains early and there have been no club-to-club talks.

Vinicius is entering the final year of his contract, which is why the salary discussion is taking centre stage. AS reports that he is seeking around €20 million net per season, while other reporting has placed his current net salary around €15 million to €17 million or about €18 million net this season.

Real Madrid's renewal position

Sky Sports News were clear enough on the broader direction. “At this stage, all signs still point to Vinicius signing a new deal with Real Madrid,” they said. That is the most useful line in the whole story, because it keeps the focus on a renewal that still looks like the likeliest outcome.

The on-pitch case for keeping him is not hard to see. Vinicius has 4 goals in 5 appearances in 2026 and carries a 7.94 rating in that run. Those are the numbers of a player Madrid still want at the centre of the attack, not someone they are rushing toward the exit.

Diomande does not change the Vinicius picture

At the same time, Madrid are also pushing on Yan Diomande, with reports saying they are in the final stages of negotiations for the RB Leipzig winger and that personal terms are already fully agreed. Sky Sports News said the proposed Diomande deal has no real bearing on the Vinicius situation.

That separation matters. Diomande's recent 7.2 rating suggests Madrid are looking at a player who is already producing a usable level, but the move is being treated as squad strengthening rather than a sign that Vinicius is on the way out.

The next concrete step is the round of talks expected this week. Arsenal can watch from a distance for now, but Madrid are still the side holding the contract conversation and the one most likely to close it out first.

Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →