Vinicius Jr Tells Florentino Pérez He Will Not Renew His Contract Because of Xabi Alonso
The future of Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid has entered a complicated phase amid reports that his relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso is deteriorating rapidly.
Recent tensions have created an unexpected scenario at the Santiago Bernabéu, raising serious doubts about the long-term continuity of one of the club’s most important stars.
According to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, the relationship between Vinicius and Real Madrid’s new coach has worsened significantly in recent weeks. The situation has escalated to the point that the Brazilian forward reportedly held a private meeting with club president Florentino Pérez last month.
During this meeting, Vinicius is said to have made it clear that he has no intention of extending his current contract if Xabi Alonso remains in charge. He reportedly told Pérez that renewing under the current circumstances “would not be the best decision” for his career.
Vinicius’ contract runs until July 2027, meaning Real Madrid will face a decisive moment in the upcoming summer transfer window. The club must choose whether to sell him while he still has market value or risk losing a major asset further down the line.
For now, Real Madrid has not reached a final decision. According to the same sources, the club’s leadership will reassess the situation at the end of the season, alongside a review of Rodrygo’s future as well.
