Madrid on the Brink: Vinícius Jr. Is The Transfer Radar

Rising Tensions at Real Madrid

Real Madrid is reportedly weighing a sale of Brazilian winger Vinícius Júnior as tensions grow with coach Xabi Alonso. The latest signals came after the Clasico win over Barcelona, where Vinícius started and was substituted in the 72nd minute, displaying visible frustration as he walked toward the tunnel.

The Brazilian forward later apologized via Instagram without naming the coach, and he returned to action in the Champions League against Liverpool and in La Liga against Real Valladolid.

What’s Next for Real Madrid

Sky Sports reports Madrid has shown flexibility about selling Vinícius Jr., with discussions anchored at an initial price of 150 million euros and no agreement reached on a new deal as his contract runs to 2027.

Whispers in the market point to a potential destination in the Saudi Pro League, possibly from a fund-backed club, though nothing is set in stone. There have even been speculative links to Manchester City for a Haaland swap—proof that transfer chatter can get dramatic during tense times.

During visits to Vallecas, Vinícius has again drawn attention from fans and opponents, with moments of friction on the pitch and in the locker room. Movistar+ captured exchanges, including a heated moment with Álvaro García, underscoring how these trips tend to generate headlines in Spain.

Madrid’s form has cooled after a bright start to the season, prompting questions about the squad’s balance under Alonso. The club reportedly hopes the international break offers time to regroup, review the squad, and repair any underlying issues in search of consistency.

Punchline 1: If the transfer window were a reality show, Vinícius would be the star who keeps getting new scenes. Punchline 2: Madrid isn’t chasing drama—just hoping for a calmer act once the spotlight shifts.