Real Madrid to open Vinicius Jr contract talks after World Cup exit, with Haaland future also addressed

insider has revealed that Real Madrid expect clarity on Vinícius Júnior's future in the coming days following Brazil's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The Brazilian winger is entering the final year of his contract at the Bernabéu, and negotiations over an extension have stalled. Both sides want a resolution, and with Brazil's tournament over after a last-16 defeat to Norway on Sunday, Romano says discussions will resume soon. "After the World Cup, there are going to be conversations. Real Madrid will talk with the agents of Vinícius Jr," Romano said on his YouTube channel. "There will be a new round of talks to try to resolve, in one sense or another, the situation this summer. "Real Madrid want a solution as soon as possible—in or out. President Florentino Pérez wants Vinícius to stay. Vinícius would also like to stay, but it's a contract question, a financial question. It's about salary and contract length. So it's a negotiation now. "It's not about the will of both parties; it's about reaching an agreement. Real Madrid don't want to risk arriving in 2027 with Vinícius still unsigned and out of contract that year. So the conversations will restart quite soon with his agents to clarify his future." Romano also addressed Real Madrid's long-term interest in Erling Haaland. While the Norwegian striker is not expected to move this summer, the door remains open for the future. "Haaland to Real Madrid this summer? No," Romano stated. "But Haaland to Real Madrid one day? Who knows? Haaland is not excluding the possibility one day—again, not in the summer of 2026—to go to Real Madrid. It's something he considers as a possibility for the future. "I'm not talking about this summer. Haaland is very happy at Man City, he's a crucial player for the project under Enzo Maresca. The feeling is absolutely super positive between Haaland and City. But that's the story for this case."