Uncertainty continues to surround Vinícius Jr.’s future at Real Madrid, as contract renewal talks remain stalled amid growing tension between the Brazilian winger and head coach Xabi Alonso.
The renewal of Vinícius’s contract has become one of the key topics on the club’s agenda, but his ongoing conflict with Alonso — which erupted publicly during last weekend’s El Clásico — has complicated matters significantly.
During the heated encounter against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu, Vinícius reacted angrily to being substituted, an outburst that fueled speculation about his long-term future in Madrid.
REAL MADRID AND VINÍCIUS STILL FAR APART IN NEGOTIATIONS
The 25-year-old’s current contract runs until June 2027, yet negotiations over an extension have been inconsistent — starting and stopping multiple times. According to sources close to the talks, Vinícius is holding firm on his demand for a salary equal to that of Kylian Mbappé, currently the club’s highest earner.
Madrid, for their part, are reluctant to go that high. The club made Mbappé their top-paid player due to his free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain and the accompanying signing bonus. For Vinícius, Madrid are willing to offer €20 million per year, potentially rising to €25 million with bonuses — but the Brazilian star is asking for more.
‘SPORT’ REVEALS MADRID’S CONTINGENCY PLAN
According to a report from Spanish outlet Sport, if Vinícius refuses to compromise and Real Madrid decide to sell, the club already have a replacement target in mind — and it’s a blockbuster one.
Erling Haaland, the prolific Manchester City striker, has emerged as Madrid’s top priority should Vinícius depart. Despite Haaland’s contract running until 2034, sources say Real Madrid are prepared to explore the possibility of a swap or structured transfer.
The club intends to leverage their strong relationship with Rafaela Pimenta, Haaland’s agent, to facilitate talks. Both Haaland and Pimenta are reportedly open to a potential move in the future — a scenario that could reshape the European football landscape once again.