Vinicius Junior Refuses to Sign New Contract with Real Madrid Over Xabi Alonso

Alonso-Vinicius feud escalates at Real Madrid

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior reportedly refuses to sign new contract due to strained relationship with coach Xabi Alonso.

Vinicius Junior threatens to leave Real Madrid over tensions with new head coach Xabi Alonso...

Vinicius Junior is reportedly refusing to sign a new contract with Real Madrid as long as Xabi Alonso remains the head coach, citing a strained relationship between the two. The Brazilian superstar's current deal is set to expire in 2027, and talks over a new contract have stalled due to this issue.

The tension between Vinicius and Alonso escalated after the former was substituted during El Clasico, sparking an angry reaction from the player. Vinicius has reportedly told his agent that he'd be willing to leave Real Madrid if his relationship with Alonso doesn't improve.

This development comes amid reports of Chelsea's interest in signing Vinicius, with a whopping £133m offer on the table. Real Madrid is keen on resolving the issue, but they're not willing to meet Vinicius' salary demands, which include earning the same as Kylian Mbappe.

🚨𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Vinicius Junior has informed Florentino Pérez that he does not want to renew his contract with Real Madrid while his relationship with Xabi Alonso is damaged.

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Xabi Alonso's relationship with Vinicius Junior has reportedly hit a rough patch. The Brazilian superstar apparently told Real Madrid President Florentino Perez that he doesn't plan to extend his contract as long as Alonso remains the coach. This private conversation, revealed by The Athletic, suggests a deep rift between Vinicius and Alonso.

The tension between the two has been building, with Vinicius unhappy about Alonso's decision to bench him for several games. Their strained relationship was made public during a heated El Clasico match, where Vinicius stormed off the pitch after being substituted. Alonso has since addressed the issue, stating that Vinicius apologized and they have put the matter behind them.