PSV Eindhoven is locked in tough talks with the team of Mauro Júnior to extend the Brazilian’s contract. The 27-year-old versatile defender/midfielder remains a priority for the Eindhoven side, despite interest from FC Porto and Sevilla. League standing: 5th in Eredivisie, 0 points - the race to tie him down is far from over.
What’s happening with Mauro Júnior’s contract?
PSV has been pushing to open and extend Mauro Júnior’s deal for weeks, just like last season. With Jerdy Schouten’s future uncertain, the club sees the Brazilian as a key figure-possibly even the next reserve captain. Yet the situation is messy: his current contract includes a €12 million release clause, a fee Porto and Sevilla can easily trigger.
His agent, who has handled his affairs for years, now demands a hefty sum in return. PSV is willing to meet part of the demand, but only if the price stays reasonable. Goals this season: 0 scored, 0 conceded - the club’s focus is squarely on locking him down.
Why does this transfer matter so much for PSV?
Mauro Júnior is a Swiss-army-knife player who slots in at left-back or midfield. Stepping up as captain when Schouten is absent would make sense, but that hinges on his contract status. PSV wants to avoid another Joey Veerman-style limbo, where talks dragged on too long.
The €12 million release clause is widely seen as a joke for a player of his caliber. Clubs like Porto and Sevilla could snap it up with ease. Now PSV is trying to ‘seal the deal’ on a new contract, but the agent keeps pushing for a big payday.
Which clubs want Mauro Júnior?
Alongside PSV, FC Porto and Sevilla are circling Mauro Júnior. Fenerbahçe showed interest earlier, but the Brazilian now looks closer to a renewal with the Eindhoven side. Still, the threat from abroad lingers because his current clause is so easy to activate.
PSV is pulling out all the stops to keep him, but talks remain ongoing. The club hopes the agent accepts a fair price so Mauro Júnior stays-and takes on the captain’s armband. Next fixture: PSV vs Twente (home, 14 February 2027) - the clock is ticking to find a solution.
