Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior has reportedly refused to return to Real Madrid training while talks over a contract extension remain unresolved, a development that has naturally caught the attention of Arsenal observers. The Brazil international had been expected back at preseason training under Jos\u00e9 Mourinho this week after receiving a post-World Cup break, but the Daily Mail claim he is \u201cstaying away\u201d until discussions can be \u201crevived.\u201d<\/p>\n
The situation is not yet a straightforward push for one outcome. Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior may be pressing for improved terms, but it is also being suggested that the uncertainty could be tied to the possibility of a future move, with Arsenal loosely linked by circumstance rather than by any active negotiation.<\/p>\n
Reports indicate the forward is prepared to lower his salary demands so that he sits alongside Real Madrid\u2019s top earner, Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, rather than chasing a figure once associated with Cristiano Ronaldo. The issue is not limited to wages, however. A possible signing bonus remains unresolved, and Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior\u2019s image rights are now said to be a major point of contention.<\/p>\n
According to AS, his contract contains a clause that gives Real Madrid around 50% of what he earns through commercial and marketing activity. That arrangement matters because the winger is highly marketable. During the 2026 World Cup, 16 different sponsors used his likeness, with brands ranging from sportswear to sandals benefiting from his profile.<\/p>\n
It is therefore understandable that he would want a larger share of his own image rights in his next deal.<\/p>\n
Even so, Arsenal should not read too much into the stand-off at this stage. Club-to-club talks have not started, and it is still unclear whether the 26-year-old would want to join Arsenal at all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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