Xabi Alonso’s dismissal from Real Madrid was the result of several internal factors, but one relationship stands out more than the rest. Vinicius Jr was at the centre of a tense dynamic that ultima...
Xabi Alonso’s dismissal from Real Madrid was the result of several internal factors, but one relationship stands out more than the rest.
Vinicius Jr was at the centre of a tense dynamic that ultimately became impossible to ignore, and according to AS, with Alonso now gone, the consequences are already being felt.
The Brazilian winger’s clashes with the former coach were visible on multiple occasions throughout the season.
From repeated substitutions to unexpected spells on the bench, Vinicius gradually felt his importance was being questioned.
This situation did not just affect the coach’s standing inside the dressing room, but also created uncertainty around one of Real Madrid’s most valuable assets.
Affecting the renewal
Sources close to the situation indicate that the strained relationship directly influenced Vinicius’ thinking about his future.
Well before the explosive Clasico moment that went viral, there was already frustration building.
Vinicius Jr. had a strained relationship with Alonso. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
At that stage, Vinicius had reached the conclusion that if Alonso remained in charge beyond the summer, exploring an exit was a real possibility.
The breaking point came during El Clasico, when Vinicius’ anger was caught on camera as he left the pitch.
In that moment, he was seen shouting: “It’s always me! I’m leaving the team! I’m leaving, I’d better leave!”
Notably, when Alonso later departed, Vinicius was among the very few squad members who chose not to post a farewell message on social media.
So what now?
Once the benchings stopped, a fragile calm settled in, but the relationship never fully recovered. That fragile balance is now irrelevant.
With Alonso no longer at the club, the biggest obstacle to Vinicius’ renewal has effectively disappeared. In fact, Real Madrid are fully aware that the player wishes to stay.
The club want to secure his long-term future, and Vinicius himself is now more convinced than ever that Madrid remains the right place for him.
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