Vinicius Junior‘s recent confrontation with head coach Xabi Alonso has raised concerns within the Real Madrid and with contract extension talks currently at a standstill, questions about his future continue to grow. Amidst the uncertainty, the club has reportedly slapped a record price tag on the Brazilian star if he decides to leave.
Negotiations on a new deal started in January, when… Saudi Pro League was interested in signing Vinicius for a blockbuster fee and contract. In the months that followed there were several meetings Real Madrid executives and the players’ representatives, but with no agreement in sight, the club has now set its valuation.
According to Spanish outlet The Chiringuito, Real Madrid will demand a base fee of 150 million euros for any club willing to sign Vinicius. Given his current situation with manager Alonso and a contract that runs until the 2027 season, the club reportedly considers this a reasonable figure for a player who would enter the final year of his contract in June 2026.
After winning FIFA The Best award, Vinicius pushed for a big salary increase, an issue that has become the biggest sticking point in negotiations. SER chain reported this in February the Brazilian asked for a net salary of more than €25 millionan amount that exceeds Kylian Mbappé’s €15 million and Jude Bellingham’s €10 million.
Xabi Alonso, Head Coach of Real Madrid, and Vinicius Junior.
With Vinicius struggling to rediscover his form at Ballon d’Or level last season, and given the current tension with Alonso, Real Madrid have rejected these demands. Talks have stalled, with the club reportedly concerned about the player’s role and comfort within the squad compared to a year ago. Vinicius would make a transfer at that price the third most expensive signing in football history, behind only Neymar (€222 million) and Kylian Mbappé (€180 million).
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Recent reports suggest that Paris Saint-Germain would be one of Vinicius’ favorite destinations should he choose to leave. As Saudi yields cool, The Chiringuito also claims that “multiple Premier League teams” are monitoring the situation. A move against the reported fee would make Vinicius the most expensive outgoing transfer in Real Madrid’s history. surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo’s €117 million move to Juventus.
Vinicius’ role at Real Madrid
Vinicius’ most notable moment of the 2025-2026 season so far didn’t come from a standout performance, but from his frustrated reaction after being substituted during El Clásicowhen he went straight to the locker room. The incident led to a public apology to Real Madrid fans, although his relationship with Alonso still appears strained.
In fifteen games this season, Vinicius scored five goals and four assists. However, he has logged just 1,049 minutes, an average of less than 70 minutes per gameand has only completed the full 90 minutes four times. The figures underline his reduced role in Alonso’s system as uncertainty over his future continues to grow.
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