Vini Jr. tells Real Madrid he won't renew his contract, says report | OneFootball

Vini Jr. is said to have informed Real Madrid that he does not wish to renew his contract, which is valid until June 2027, while his relationship with coach Xabi Alonso remains tense. The information comes from the American newspaper The Athletic.

The message was conveyed in a conversation with the club president, Florentino Pérez, at the end of October, after the 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the Spanish Championship. On that occasion, the forward left the field upset after being substituted in the second half and went to apologize to Pérez after the match ended. During the conversation, the two discussed the future of the number 7, and the Brazilian made it clear that, due to the situation with Alonso, renewing his contract would not be the best option at the moment.

All sources consulted by The Athletic stated that Vini does not consider it appropriate to commit his long-term future while his relationship with Alonso remains strained. The situation did not surprise Real Madrid’s board, but it did cause internal concern.

After his frustration on the field, Vini published an apology on his social media, but did not mention the coach’s name. According to sources close to the player, the omission was deliberate and reportedly surprised the club, including the coaching staff.

The tensions between Alonso and Vini Jr. began in the Club World Cup semifinal in July, when Real Madrid lost to Paris Saint-Germain 4-0. For that match, the coach planned to leave the Brazilian on the bench, but an injury to Trent Alexander-Arnold forced Alonso to start the forward.

Since then, Vini has played the full 90 minutes in only five of the 17 matches this season, totaling five goals and four assists.

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