The tension between Vinícius Jr. and Xabi Alonso has reached breaking point. The Brazilian star’s furious outburst during Sunday’s El Clásico against Barcelona — complete with angry words toward his coach — has exposed a rift that, according to Sport, is now irreversible.
A RELATIONSHIP BEYOND REPAIR
No matter how much Real Madrid attempt to downplay the incident, the connection between Alonso and Vinícius is described as “broken beyond repair.”
Sources close to the player insist that Vinícius has made up his mind: if Xabi Alonso remains in charge next season, he will leave Madrid.
The forward reportedly feels disrespected and undervalued by his coach, claiming he is treated very differently from Kylian Mbappé, the club’s new superstar and president Florentino Pérez’s latest favorite.
A PLAYER HOLDING ALL THE CARDS
Vinícius’s current deal runs until July 2027, but renewal talks have stalled. He has refused to extend his contract under current conditions, feeling that the club’s offer fails to reflect his contribution and status.
That puts Real Madrid in a vulnerable position. If they fail to sell him next summer, Vinícius could threaten to run down his deal and leave on a free transfer in 2027 — a nightmare scenario for the club hierarchy.
PSG LEADING THE RACE
Among the clubs monitoring the situation, Paris Saint-Germain are said to be the most appealing destination for the 25-year-old.
Vinícius is reportedly attracted to PSG’s style of play, which he believes would maximize his attacking freedom, and to the idea of working with Luis Enrique, whom he greatly admires.
The Brazilian is said to view Enrique as a coach who can handle big personalities but also bring the best out of his players — an opinion shared by his compatriot Neymar Jr. and former PSG star Lionel Messi.
A LOCKER ROOM IN CHAOS
Inside Madrid’s dressing room, the situation is described as “explosive.”
Despite the 2–1 victory over Barcelona — aided, according to Sport, by favorable refereeing — tensions boiled over. The win did little to hide the growing fractures within the squad, or the feeling among several players that Alonso’s management style is rigid and confrontational.
This internal discord, Sport notes, is in stark contrast to the calm leadership seen under Carlo Ancelotti, whose steady hand previously kept egos in check.
PSG WATCHING CLOSELY
From Paris, PSG are keeping a close eye on developments. With their long-term ambition to dominate Europe and a vacancy likely to open for a left-sided attacker, Vinícius Jr. fits perfectly into their future plans.
Should Alonso remain on the Madrid bench next season, a high-profile summer transfer could be inevitable.