Overview
- Vinicius issued a statement apologizing to fans, teammates, the club and Florentino Pérez, notably omitting Xabi Alonso by name.
- Spanish TV reports say the winger apologized in person at Valdebebas with Pérez present, and Alonso told the squad that grievances must be kept internal, though COPE reports the rift is not resolved.
- Club officials have accepted the apology and, according to multiple reports, decided against a public sanction after the substitution outburst in El Clasico.
- Despite tensions, Cadena SER reports Real Madrid still plan to reopen contract talks next summer, even as previous negotiations stalled over salary and about 18 months remain on his deal.
- Diario AS and Cadena SER report Vinicius is considering a summer exit if relations with Alonso do not improve, with external interest such as PSG described in local media as monitoring the situation.