Vinicius Junior has reportedly agreed on a new deal with Real Madrid, though Kylian Mbappe will be retaining his status as the club's top earner. Vinicius Junior’s future at Real Madrid has been clouded by uncertainty over the last several months as the Brazilian star rejected multiple contract offers with less than two years remaining on his current deal. However, new reports indicate that an agreement is finally in place between Vinicius and the club, though Kylian Mbappe is expected to retain his status as the team’s highest-paid player. According to Sky Sports‘ Florian Plettenberg, an agreement in principle has been reached for a new long-term contract that Real Madrid offered Vinicius. While this represents a major step forward, several final details still need to be ironed out before the Brazilian officially puts pen to paper on his extension with Los Blancos. The report also clarified that Mbappe will remain the top earner on the roster, a position he has held since his high-profile arrival during the 2024-25 season. This hierarchy was reportedly a point of contention that stalled negotiations, as Vinícius was initially eager to surpass his teammate’s earnings. As previously reported by Diario AS, Vinicius Junior currently earns a net salary of approximately $11.7 million from the extension he signed in October 2023. By comparison, Kylian Mbappe secured a base salary of $17.5 million after joining the club as a free agent from Paris Saint-Germain. Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid gestures to fans. With his current contract set to expire in June 2027, Vinicius’ camp reportedly demanded a salary in the range of $29 million to $35 million per year, including bonuses, during the early stages of renewal talks. After a lengthy stalemate, both sides now appear ready to move forward and secure the star’s long-term presence in the Spanish capital. Real Madrid defuses the Vinicius standoff Real Madrid have spent over a year working on this extension, facing numerous obstacles along the way. Doubts regarding his long-term stay began to surface after Vinicius claimed the FIFA The Best award, a milestone followed by a dip in form and a stretch of inconsistent play over the last two years. The demand for a significant pay raise and the status of being the squad’s highest-paid player became a sticking point during this period. Furthermore, the Saudi Pro League made a heavy push for the winger, with reports suggesting a potential record-breaking transfer fee aimed at making Vinicius the new face of soccer in Saudi Arabia. While those rumors eventually faded, the player’s recent friction with former manager Xabi Alonso briefly reignited speculation about an eventual departure. However, with the coaching change and a new agreement on the table, a resolution now seems closer than it was at any point last year.

Real Madrid will face off against Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin Stadium this Friday night as they look to secure a good result at home in La Liga. Los Blancos managed to earn a hard-fought 2-1 win over Alaves recently, so they would be eager to keep their good form going in the league. […] The post Rudiger To Start, Alaba On The Bench | 4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Real Betis appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

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Alvaro Arbeloa was asked about Kylian Mbappe's Instagram activity

Alvaro Arbeloa was asked about a social media “like” from Kylian Mbappe related to Jose Mourinho and his possible return to Real Madrid. With the strong possibility that Real Madrid will finish the season without winning any trophies, Alvaro Arbeloa’s future as head coach appears all but decided. Jose Mourinho has emerged as one of the reported candidates to replace him, and that option gained traction after Kylian Mbappe liked a social media post related to the topic. The Instagram account Score90 compared Mourinho’s previous spell at Real Madrid (between 2010 and 2013) with a potential second tenure starting this summer. The post featured images of Cristiano Ronaldo and Mesut Ozil from that era alongside current stars Mbappe and Arda Guler, highlighting similarities in profile and playing style. “These are things I don’t even bother to evaluate, and they don’t bother me or matter to me,” Arbeloa said in Thursday’s press conference when asked about the French forward’s social media activity. “He can ‘like’ Mourinho, Julia Roberts, or whoever he wants. I don’t give it any importance.” The coach also addressed the potential risk to his job following the team’s recent poor results. “My goal is for Real Madrid to win every time they play—not to focus on my position,” Arbeloa said. “These six remaining matches are vital for us. We have to make a huge effort, and I’ve told the players to think only about Madrid.” Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of Benfica. Arbeloa weighs in on injuries ahead of the World Cup The main news surrounding Real Madrid in recent hours involves the season-ending injuries to Arda Guler and Eder Militao. Both players have been ruled out for the final six La Liga matches due to muscle issues, with their recovery timelines aimed at being fully fit for the World Cup. When asked whether he believes the rest of the squad might hold back in upcoming matches to avoid injuries that could jeopardize their participation in the tournament set to begin in June, the coach was clear. “I wouldn’t understand a player holding back because of the World Cup,” said Alvaro Arbeloa, who was part of Spain’s 2010 World Cup-winning squad in South Africa. “We are Real Madrid players. Our responsibility is to fight in these six matches.”

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan and Juventus will renew their rivalry at San Siro on Sunday night in a game that has big top four implications. In truth, the game between Milan and Juventus isn’t quite as big as it could have been. Massimiliano Allegri’s side had almost every result go their way in the last round, which […] The post A drought meets a storm: Milan must end 1,064-day wait to celebrate against Juventus appeared first on SempreMilan.

Paul Pogba has backed Kylian Mbappe, claiming that he can only go higher after breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring debut in his first season at Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappe has once again emerged as the leading scorer for Real Madrid during the 2025-26 season, even as the club struggles through a disappointing, almost trophyless campaign. Despite the team’s collective failure, the striker received a public vote of confidence from French teammate Paul Pogba, who believes Mbappe is just getting started after surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut-season goal record. A collapse in the Spanish Super Cup, a premature exit from the Copa del Rey, and a recent Champions League quarterfinal elimination have left the entire Real Madrid roster under heavy scrutiny. Despite racking up 41 goals in 40 games, Mbappe has not escaped the critics, with some questioning whether his individual brilliance is actually translating into team success. Appearing on the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel, Pogba was asked if Mbappe could raise his game even further and finally secure the Ballon d’Or. “Ballon d’Or, I think it’s just timing. I think he deserved it in previous seasons, but it’s about the right moment. Now he’s scoring more than ever and has truly found his place in Madrid,” Pogba told the Manchester United legend. Pogba specifically pointed to the historic numbers Mbappe produced during his 2024-25 debut season as a sign of things to come. “He scored more goals than Cristiano Ronaldo; he scored more than Ronaldo Nazário. When you produce like that in your first year, you can only go higher, and I am not surprised at all,” he added. Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring against Bayern Munich. After arriving as a free agent from Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe hit the ground running with 43 goals across all competitions in his first year in Spain. That tally allowed him to shatter the debut-season marks set by Ivan Zamorano (37), Cristiano Ronaldo (33), and the legendary Ronaldo Nazario (29). Real Madrid’s struggle to unlock Mbappe Speed and elite space interpretation remain Mbappe’s most lethal traits, allowing him to dismantle defenses in transition. However, his ability to exploit those gaps depends heavily on having a playmaker capable of delivering the right pass at the right moment, a profile that is currently missing from the Madrid midfield. Pogba, who famously orchestrated the French midfield during their 2018 World Cup title run, reflected on his own chemistry with the striker. “We understand each other. I understand his runs and everything. He’s so fast that even if I slightly miss the pass, he will catch it. His movement is unbelievable.“ During their recent Champions League-winning runs, Real Madrid relied on the technical genius of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos to break lines and feed players like Vinicius Junior. Both legends have since departed, and while Arda Guler and Jude Bellingham have been tasked with those roles, the squad has struggled to find a creative hub that can truly maximize Mbappe’s vertical threat.

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Alvaro Arbeloa delivered an amusing retort after being questioned over Kylian Mbappe 'liking' a story linking Jose Mourinho to the Real Madrid manager's job.