3 Days after the’ failure of the Ballon d’Or Florentino Perez surprises Vinicius Junior

A few days after the disillusionment of Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid with the Ballon d’Or 2024, Florentino Perez decided to spoil his player. To mark his support for the Brazilian’ier who digests the big disappointment of his career, the Madrid boss offers an extension.

Real Madrid’s leadership is rallying around Vinicius Junior as the club recovers from what many consider the biggest Ballon d’Or scandal of the century. Following Monday’s ceremony, where Vinicius was controversially overlooked, Real Madrid has shown visible support. Club president Florentino Perez, who had UEFA and Real Madrid boycott the Ballon d’Or in solidarity with Vinicius, is now taking further action.

A Surprising Contract Proposal

Just three days after the Ballon d’Or setback, Perez made a surprising move by offering Vinicius an extension. Despite having extended his contract until 2027 last year, Real Madrid has now opened discussions about another extension, according to Relevo. Though Vinicius’s representatives welcomed the gesture, they have opted to delay for now.

Reports indicate Vinicius is hesitant to rush into a new contract due to several factors. The recent arrival of Kylian Mbappe, who has shifted the dynamics at the club, and an enticing offer from Saudi Arabia worth €1 billion have led the 24-year-old’s camp to adopt a wait-and-see approach. However, Vinicius is reportedly content at Real Madrid and remains committed to the club.

A Crucial Period Ahead

Delaying contract talks beyond 2027 appears to be a precautionary move for Vinicius. With Mbappe now Real Madrid’s top scorer this season and both players having similar profiles, tactical changes could impact one of them. To secure Vinicius’s future, Real Madrid may need to give him a central role in the squad.

As Perez navigates the challenge of balancing the star power of Vinicius and Mbappe, these coming months will be decisive in determining how Real Madrid retains the Brazilian talent.