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Arsenal offers record salary for Vinícius Júnior; Real Madrid says he stays

Arsenal are preparing a contract that would become the highest‑paid player in the club’s history for Brazilian winger Vinícius Júnior. Current reports say the Gunners are ready to exceed his present £400,000‑a‑week wage at Real Madrid and could offer well above €30 million a year. Vinícius’s existing deal with Real Madrid runs until June 2027, and his contract situation has drawn intense interest from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who views the player as a top target for the Premier League champions. The club has already strengthened the squad with a £34 million signing of Christos Tzolis and is reportedly competing with Paris Saint‑Germain and Manchester City for the winger’s signature.

Real Madrid, however, have announced they will not sell Vinícius Jr. this summer and intend to offer him a new long‑term contract. New manager José Mourinho has publicly opposed any departure, describing the Brazilian as a key part of the club’s future plans. President Florentino Pérez is also quoted as wanting to retain the player. Some Spanish outlets have suggested an "obligation to sell" exists, but the club has denied any such clause and insists the player will stay at the Bernabéu.

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Arsenal FC · Arsenal Football Club · Florentino Pérez · José Mourinho · Mikel Arteta · Real Madrid · Real Madrid CF · Vinicius Jr · Vinicius Junior

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