Real Madrid has been jolted by a fresh tremor this afternoon, as The Athletic reports that Vinicius Junior has informed the club he will not sign a new contract while tensions with head coach Xabi Alonso remain unresolved.
The Brazilian forward’s deal expires in 2027, but renewal talks have ground to a halt. According to The Athletic’s Mario Cortegana, Vini Jr.’s relationship with Alonso has frayed so sharply that negotiations now sit in limbo, suspended between pride and pressure.
Alonso, appointed in the summer and credited with Madrid’s crisp, controlled start to the season, now faces a deeper fault line—one running straight through the heart of his dressing room.
Three separate sources told The Athletic that Vinicius raised the matter directly with club president Florentino Pérez in a private meeting last month, signalling a rift the club can no longer wish away.
