Overview
- The Athletic, cited by SPORT1 and Sport Bild, reports Vinícius told president Florentino Pérez in late October he would not extend unless his relationship with Xabi Alonso improves.
- Vinícius is contracted until 2027, and his camp is reportedly seeking a raise from about €18 million net to roughly €30 million net per year.
- Under Alonso he has frequently been rotated, with four bench starts, nine substitutions, and only five full 90-minute outings across 17 matches this season.
- Tensions spilled into public view during the Clásico when he reacted angrily to being substituted before later issuing a general apology that did not mention the coach.
- Alonso is under pressure after a 2–2 draw at Elche followed a 0–1 loss to Liverpool and a 0–0 at Rayo Vallecano, and reports suggest Real could consider a summer sale if no renewal is reached, with PSG and Saudi clubs named as suitors.