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Vinicius' eye-watering wage demands at Real Madrid revealed

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has put the brakes on discussions regarding a contract extension, sparking growing uncertainty about his long-term future in the Spanish capital. The Brazilian has less than two years remaining on his current deal, and at this stage, his representatives have decided to step away from the negotiating table entirely, at least for the foreseeable future.

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Madrid refuse to pay Vini Jr same salary as Mbappe

Real Madrid have decided not to pay Vinicius Junior the same salary as Kylian Mbappe amid speculation that the Brazilian might not extend his stay at the Santiago Bernabéu beyond 2027. Contract talks between the player and the club have stalled for months now as the Selecao star is demanding a hike in his salary which the Spanish side are refusing to entertain.

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Madrid identify blockbuster replacement for Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid have already identified Vinicius Junior's replacement as contract talks with the Brazilian winger have stalled. Vini Jr. still has two years left on his existing deal and is demanding a wage hike to sign a new contract. In case the Selecao star leaves the club, amid interest from Saudi Arabia, Los Blancos will go after Premier League star Erling Haaland.

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‘Not happy’ - Mbappe & Vinicius Jr warning from Madrid legend

Former Real Madrid player and sporting director Predrag Mijatovic has issued a warning towards Los Blancos related to Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior as he claimed the fans' love for the Brazilian winger has diminished over the years. Madrid signed Mbappe from Paris-Germain last summer on a free transfer to complete their new-age Galacticos.

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Darwin Nunez plays as a striker for Liverpool, and also as a left winger occasionally with a tendency to drift into central areas.

Darwin Nunez was born in Artigas, the capital of the Artigas Department, in Uruguay.

Darwin Nunez wears the No. 9 jersey for Liverpool, playing as a striker. He was signed from Benfica for £85 million, including add-ons, in 2022, making him the club's most expensive transfer of all-time.

Darwin Nunez stands at 1.87m (6ft 2in). His athletic frame makes him a tantalising prospect as a striker as he uses his physicality to great effect inside the box.

Darwin Nunez played for local clubs La Luz and San Miguel before being scouted by former Uruguay international Jose Perdomo, who help him get recruited by the Penarol youth academy in 2014.

Darwin Nunez has one child, a son named Darwin, too, with partner Lorena Manas. Nunez is also the stepfather to Manas' first child Chloe, whose father is former Barcelona man Aleix Vidal.

Darwin Nunez is currently dating former internet personality Lorena Manas, who hails from Spain.