After the request for the salary of Real Madrid, Vinicius launched an incredible request: “If that 20 -year -old boy is still here, I leave the club.” Xabi Alonso immediately said that Vinicius’s response made him shut up by shame.
After the dramatic events in Real Madrid, Vinicius Junior has once again been in the center of the debate. The Brazilian star, who had been in tension with the club, supposedly gave a disconcerting ultimatum: Vinicius, 20 years old and star of Santiago Bernabéu, wants to leave the team. However, this bold statement quickly received a hard and cold response from coach Xabi Alonso, leaving Vinicius in a difficult situation and generating a broad debate between the fans and experts.
Vinicius, 25, earns 35 million euros a year, while his partner Kylian Mbappé, with 25 million, has demanded a salary increase equivalent to his. Real Madrid, chaired by Florentino Pérez, has implemented a strict salary structure that establishes a net salary limit of about 20 million euros per season for veteran players. Although Vinicius offered himself an increase in this figure, the club refused to access Mbappé for salary equality to maintain financial discipline and avoid salary fluctuations among other stars. This rejection fed the tension, since the negotiations had stagnated and Vinicius had generated doubts about the long -term future of the club.
Vinicius’s last request has further aggravated the situation. Sources close to the club claim that the extreme, disappointed by its lack of prestige compared to Mbappé, has paid attention to the young Brazilian striker Endrick, transferred to Real Madrid. Endrick, considered the star of the generation, has gradually integrated into the squad and has played a limited number of matches in the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup. However, it is said that Vinicius sees the presence of the young man as a threat to his position and, therefore, has given a blunt ultimatum: either he leaves Endrick, or leaves.
This request was well received by both the club’s directive and the fans. Vinicius, an outstanding figure, with multiple titles of the Champions League, has been expressing his love for the club, and the club declared on one occasion: «I hope to stay here for many years. This is the club of my life ». However, its recent behavior indicates a growing dissatisfaction with its difficulty adapting to Alonso’s tactical system. In June 2025, the Spanish coach, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti, implemented a 3-5-2 and used Vinicius as part of the striker’s duo instead of the left side he used to prefer. This change, together with the importance of Alonso’s rhythm and defensive work, tensed the relationship between them.
Alonso, known for his openness, did not hesitate to respond to the vinicius ultimatum. Real Madrid’s defeat 4-0 against Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals of the Club World Cup was held at a press conference after the coach’s hard response. “This is Real Madrid. No player is bigger than the club, and nobody dictates the conditions,” he told Alonso. “Endrick is a young talent with enormous potential, and we are building a team for the future.” His words, calm but determined, underlined his authority, and by leaving Vinicius practically without movement, effectively silenced the outburst of anger of the extreme.
The effects of this shadow loom over the future of Vinicius. Although it has remained a global talent with 36 goals in 50 games this season, its recent performance has been criticized. The club was forced to play against Al-Hilal during the World Cup and was almost substitute against the PSG; He played only due to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury. Alonso’s decision to replace him in some matches, a key player of Mbappé, as such, has consolidated him in the hierarchy. X’s actions also reflected this idea, and some fans have accused Vinicius of allowing decisions based on the “ego and envy.”
Premier League clubs such as Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea closely follow the situation, while rumors about a possible separation abound. The rumors of an offer of 1,000 million euros by the Al-Hilal, team of the Professional League of Saudi Arabia, have returned to the fore, but Vinicius’s ambition for winning the Golden Ball does not prevent him from leaving for the Middle East. Real Madrid, who fears that his contract will reach his last year in 2026, could consider a sale if tensions persist, which could benefit Roddrygo, a team player with a broader role.
For now, Vinicius is in a critical moment. Alonso’s vision demands discipline and teamwork; Alonso has insisted that the public develop these qualities in Vinicius and Mbappé. The Brazilian must decide whether it adapts to the current circumstances of the club or risks to distance themselves from them. While Real Madrid prepares for the 2025-26 season, his eyes are put in Vinicius; Not in his talent on the pitch, but in his decisions outside him.
