150,000 a month: Real Madrid’s lowest paid player under serious threat!

Jesús Vallejo is currently the club’s lowest-paid player. With a salary of €1.8 million a year (or €150,000 a month), he is even outstripped by young recruits such as Endrick and Arda Güler. Despite his experience and the titles he has won with Real Madrid, the centre-back is now under threat of leaving the club.

Jesús Vallejo joined Real Madrid in 2017 from Real Zaragoza. At the time, he was considered one of the most promising young talents in Spanish football. Since his arrival, he has won several prestigious titles, including Champions Leagues and Spanish Championships. However, despite these collective successes, Vallejo never managed to establish himself as an indisputable starter.

Today, he is Real Madrid’s lowest-paid player. His annual salary of €1.8 million is well below that of young recruits like Endrick (€4.16 million) and Arda Güler (€5.2 million). Even players like Andriy Lunin (4.5 million) and Fran García (5.21 million) earn more than him. This situation is surprising for a player who has contributed to Real Madrid’s successes, even though he was often used as a substitute, especially under Zinedine Zidane between 2017 and 2018.

Jesús Vallejo under serious threat of leaving this winter

Vallejo has barely played this season. He has played just 11 minutes in La Liga and was not called up for the King’s Cup match against La Deportiva Minera. According to Spanish radio station Cope, Real Madrid would like to see him leave this winter. The club believes he no longer fits into Carlo Ancelotti’s plans, who prefers other options in defence.

🚨 NEW: Real Madrid want Vallejo to LEAVE in the winter market but he does NOT want.

He prefers to finish the season and fulfil his contract. @miguelitocope pic.twitter.com/CZduvr2W40

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) January 5, 2025

However, Vallejo has imposed his veto. The Spanish defender wants to remain at Real Madrid until the end of his contract, which runs until June 2025. He has stated that a departure this winter is not part of his plans. Vallejo wants to honour his commitment to the club, despite his lack of playing time. This decision shows his attachment to Real Madrid, even if his role in the team is reduced.

Vallejo therefore finds himself in a delicate situation. On the one hand, he wants to stay at Real Madrid and prove his worth. On the other, the club seems to want to get rid of him in order to free up a place in the squad. It’s a frustrating situation for a player who has always given his all for his team, even when used as a substitute. Despite everything, Vallejo remains professional. He continues to train and to be ready when needed.