Vinicius Jr. Has Tense Relations with Alonso; Real Madrid Prepares to Sell Him for €150 Million and Up

For Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr., the Brazilian has been regarded by the club's top brass as a target for next summer's clear-out. With contract renewal talks completely collapsing, Real Madrid has set the starting price for Vinicius Jr.'s departure at €150 million. The relationship between the Brazilian international and head coach Xabi Alonso has become so strained that insiders in the dressing room admit, “It's hard to imagine Vinicius staying at the club next season.”

In the first game after the El Clásico scandal, Vinicius Jr. showed little regard for the club. In the 4-0 victory over Valencia, he took a penalty that was originally designated for Kylian Mbappé—only to miss it. Alonso ("This troubles me") then substituted him.

Thus, recognizing that the Brazilian star is sparking an increasingly fierce bidding war, Real Madrid's management is now open to the decision to sell him in the summer of 2026. It is reported that the most likely destination is an offer from the Saudi Pro League, where the player would be able to choose his next club in the competition. Premier League clubs such as Manchester City are watching this potentially costly deal but are unwilling to make a clear statement for now. The follow-up to this matter deserves continued attention.

The issue is: with Vinicius Jr.'s contract expiring in 2027, despite the club's decision to sell, Real Madrid is still trying to renew his contract. The club is making every effort to prevent the attacking star from further devaluing himself through new inappropriate behavior. His current market value is €150 million. For Alonso, this means maintaining outward calm.