Pay up, Real Madrid! Vinicius Jr deserves all the money Los Blancos can throw at him | Goal.com

The Brazil international is yet to officially sign a new contract at Santiago Bernabeu, but his recent displays warrant a huge salary Vinicius Jr's emphatic finish against Manchester City wasn't the type of goal he usually scores. This strike, a 20-yard screamer that singed the fingertips of Ederson, was an unexpected effort from a player who has spent his career weaving his way into the opposition box. But now, that same winger can now hit them from distance — and have the confidence to do so in big games. Such an evolution is the hallmark of a footballer who is constantly improving. And it's perhaps been lost in the carousel of chaos that is Real Madrid's season, but Vinicius keeps getting better. At this point, there are very few attacking players who are more impactful, versatile, or exciting to watch in the world. Once regarded as a failure, too flamboyant and inefficient for the top levels of European football, Vinicius has become arguably the best in the world at his position. With his contract due to expire at the end of next season, there appears to be some jeopardy as to where his future might lie. Scattered reports have suggested that the player has already agreed to a new deal behind the scenes — something that has perhaps become lost in Spanish football's obsession with Vinicius' character. Still, regardless of the validity to those claims, one thing is clear: Real Madrid need to do whatever it takes to keep him at Santiago Bernabeu for as long as they can. Editors' Picks Pay up, Madrid! Vini Jr deserves the bag 💲 No UCL losses since 2018: City have made the Etihad a fortress 🏰 The missing piece the USMNT has been waiting for 🧩 Official: Lautaro is a Milan derby legend! 🙌 Man Utd have an Amad dilemma <