Overview
- Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso parted ways by mutual agreement on January 12, with Álvaro Arbeloa taking interim charge.
- In Arbeloa’s debut against Albacete, Vinícius played the full 90 minutes and was praised as a captain‑like figure for his attitude and responsibility.
- Multiple outlets citing ESPN report the club intends to restart renewal discussions that had been dormant since May 2025.
- Vinícius is under contract until June 2027 and is reported to earn about €17 million net per year.
- Reports say Madrid proposed roughly €20 million per year while his camp sought significantly higher bonuses, alongside continued Saudi Pro League interest reported at very high values.