Vinicius Junior is reportedly asking for a huge pay rise to keep him at Real Madrid – dwarfing the salary team-mate Kylian Mbappe commands.

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• Vinicius Jr & Madrid in contract talks
• Brazilian's salary demands revealed
• Set to earn more than team-mate Mbappe

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to AS, Vinicius Jr wants to be paid €20 million (£16.5m) a year – a 33 per cent rise from the salary he and Mbappe are currently on (€15m/£12.4m). The report adds talks over a new deal will resume in the summer.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Vinicius Jr has been the subject of interest from the Saudi Pro League, who are said to be willing to offer him €1 billion (£832.2m). But the 24-year-old has insisted he wants to stay at Madrid and if they satisfy his salary demands, the Brazilian is likely to sign a new deal.

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  The Brazil international, whose contract runs until 2027, has scored 102 goals and bagged 76 assists in 300 appearances since signing for Madrid in 2018 from Flamengo.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Amid this contract speculation, Vinicius Jr will hope to add to his goal contribution tally when Los Blancos host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

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