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Real Madrid News Jose Mourinho played key role in keeping 20-year-old star at Real Madrid this summer amid multiple offers Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid to take charge of the first team for his second stint, with Florentino Perez trusting him to get the project back on track. The Portuguese tactician has already had a positive influence in the dressing room, bringing the superstars together. He has also played a key role in the transfer market, both in terms of the signings the club have made and potential exits. According to Mario Cortegana, Mourinho was largely responsible for ensuring Endrick did not leave during the transfer window. The Madrid coach has supported the youngster both publicly and internally, making it clear that he continues to believe in his potential. Mourinho backed Endrick during uncertain summer Endrick’s future became an interesting question as Madrid reshaped their attack. The arrival of new attacking options increased competition for minutes, while Endrick’s own situation was complicated by injury. With Kylian Mbappe firmly established as the team’s leading striker and Carlos Espi also pushing for opportunities, a temporary departure could have offered Endrick more regular football. His representatives had explored possible solutions during the summer, but Madrid ultimately resisted the idea of letting him leave unless circumstances changed dramatically. Mourinho’s position now appears to have been particularly influential in that decision. Rather than viewing Endrick as an expendable member of an oversized squad, the Portuguese coach has continued to show confidence in the 20-year-old and wants the opportunity to work with him. Endrick now has to reward that faith Mourinho’s support is now a challenge for Endrick. Staying at Real Madrid means competing for minutes in one of the most demanding attacking departments in Europe. Opportunities may initially arrive from the bench, and he will have to make those appearances count. Even off the bench, the Brazilian has someone like Carlos Espi fighting toe-to-toe with him for minutes in the same position. The good news for him is that he has recovered from his injury. For Mourinho, the Brazilian also provides a different profile. His directness, dribbling and willingness to attack spaces could allow him to play in a similar role to Mbappe when brought on. Endrick does not need to become an automatic starter immediately. He needs to stay healthy, learn Mourinho’s demands and gradually force his way into the rotation. Madrid protected one of their biggest young investments this summer. Now Endrick has the opportunity to show why Mourinho was so determined not to lose him. Real Madrid News Spanish journalist reveals Vinicius Jr.’s eye-watering Real Madrid salary after new contract: ‘This is the new salary scale’ Real Madrid have significantly increased Vinicius Jr.’s salary as part of his contract renewal, with a new report claiming the Brazilian forward now costs the club around €48 million per season. According to Defensa Central, the figure represents the overall annual cost of Vinicius’s services following the agreement reached earlier this summer. The new deal puts the 26-year-old on the same salary level as Kylian Mbappe, making the two forwards the highest-paid players in the Real Madrid squad. The financial details had been one of the major unknowns surrounding Vinicius’s renewal, although Ramon Alvarez de Mon has now offered an estimate of what the agreement means for Madrid’s wage bill. “The club pays €48 million per season and they will have to accept that this is the new salary scale for their top players,” explained the journalist. Real Madrid have room to absorb Vinicius salary Indeed, the increase is substantial, but it does not currently appear to be creating financial difficulties for the Spanish giants. Alvarez de Mon stressed that Madrid had anticipated the cost of retaining Vinicius and had enough financial flexibility to complete the agreement without putting excessive pressure on the club. “Madrid has its wage bill under control in relation to its revenue; it’s a very low percentage,” explained the analyst. That control has been helped by several high-profile departures in recent years. David Alaba, Luka Modric and Dani Carvajal have all moved off the wage bill, creating room for Madrid to accommodate the improved terms offered to Vinicius. The Brazilian’s new salary therefore reflects both his importance to the team and the changing financial hierarchy within the squad. There is still a warning attached to the situation, though, with the journalist stating, “They cannot afford to let their guard down, or they’ll get themselves into trouble.” Therefore, in the upcoming contract renewal negotiations, they will have to ensure that the figure does not rise too much. Bellingham could be Real Madrid’s next big dilemma With Vinicius and Mbappe now sitting at the top of the salary structure, attention will eventually turn to Jude Bellingham. The England international remains under contract until 2029, but his current deal could become an issue as Madrid establish a new pay scale for their leading players. Bellingham is expected to seek terms that reflect his importance to the squad when negotiations eventually take place. That could present Madrid with their next major wage-management challenge.