Vinicius Jr is going through a renaissance under Carlo Ancelotti – he kept going in and out of form under previous manager and Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane.Near-Rio-De-Janeiro born joined Real from Brazilian side Flamengo in 2018 for 54 million USD, becoming the second most expensive Brazilian player at the time, at the age of 18. Scoring five LaLiga goals in just seven appearances – his biggest haul for the club – the Brazil international has made immense progress this season.The most profitable football coach in the world – Diego SimeoneHowever, despite his form this season, Real Madrid are reportedly yet to open talks with the in-form Vinicius Jr over a contract extension. According to Goal, the 21-year-old is still one of the five lowest earners at the club – Vinicius currently earns 3.75 million USD every season after taking a pay-cut due to financial insecurities at Real over the COVID-19 crisis.Sat, 25/9, 22.00: (1.55) REAL MADRID (4.40) VILLAREAL (6.50)To put in perspective how underpaid he is, compared to other world-class players, he earns as much as Real Madrid’s Jesus Vallejo, Andriy Lunin and former Arsenal loanee Dani Ceballos. Vinicius has an eye-watering 585 million USD release clause and his current Real contract will expire in 2024.I was chatting with friends, on a bench in front of the house, the phone rings and it’s … Zidane!Real Madrid boss Ancelotti spared no praises when speaking about Vinicius and his improvements this season.’At the game level I see a player with impressive one-on-one ability.’, Italian expert said. ‘Today’s Vinicius is the same that I saw when he was not here, what happens is that this season he started scoring and that has given him confidence. ‘I am not a magician, just a coach who has to give players the confidence they need to express their qualities.’Vinicius has taken the team on our backs on several occasions and at this moment is what he has to do, when he is more veteran he will be able to put his character and experience.’Los Blancos face Europa League winners Villareal tomorrow night – a new chance for Vinicius, Benzema & Co to continue with their great performances.
