Overview
- Vinícius Jr. has told president Florentino Pérez he will not sign a new deal while his relationship with coach Xabi Alonso remains strained.
- His camp has paused extension negotiations, with multiple reports saying they want about €30 million per season after rejecting a smaller pay rise.
- Real Madrid are reportedly weighing a possible sale in 2026 if the standoff continues and talks do not resume.
- Alonso has publicly downplayed the dispute, saying the relationship is improving and insisting the squad is united.
- A run of poor results, including draws against Rayo Vallecano and Elche and a loss at Anfield, has heightened scrutiny of Alonso, as figures such as Rafael Nadal call for the player to respect the coach’s authority.