Still, discussions have reportedly been “on hold and up in the air” over the last five months due to wage demands from Vinícius Júnior. According to AS, the 24-year-old currently makes an average salary of €15 million ($17.4 million), but he is asking for near €20 million ($23.3 million) net per season moving forward.

The Brazilian forward, once considered one of the brightest talents in world football, is currently going through a rough patch that has left fans concerned.