The November crisis. For a very long time, Paris Saint-Germain experienced difficult times during this month of the year. It seems that this time it is Real Madrid who are going through a complicated period. Still leader of La Liga, the Spanish club sees its lead disappear, while FC Barcelona comes closer and closer. In addition to the results, it is above all the locker room problems which pollute the daily life of the residents of the Santiago-Bernabéu. This Monday, several Spanish media assure that relations between Xabi Alonso’s staff and the players are tense.
A.S. is one of them. The Iberian publication clarified that the club is worried but firmly believes that everything can be worked out. The coach and his assistants, just like the players, will have to take a step towards each other. Concerning the latter, the leaders do not spare them, those who believe that they do not have the right attitude. Indeed, the bosses of Casa Blanca are concerned to see certain elements give up at the slightest difficulty while usually they fight. No one is cited directly, but we can think of Vinicius Jr (25 years old).
Vini Jr’s firm stance
It’s no secret that the Brazilian has a lot of trouble with his trainer. For some, this is felt on the pitch, its play and its impact. All this happens as he enters a pivotal period. Linked to the Merengues until June 2027, Vini Jr has been discussing extensions with his leaders for several months. But everything stopped. On the side of Real Madrid, it is believed that his financial demands are too high, since he wishes to receive a salary equivalent to or higher than that of Kylian Mbappé. In the Auriverde camp, we believe we are within our rights to ask for such sums. This issue takes a new turn this Monday.
While some media, including A.S.assure that an extension is near, (The Athletic)(https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6814027/2025/11/24/vinicius-jr-real-madrid-alonso-contract/) dampened the hopes of many fans of the player. Indeed, the English media reveals that Vinicius Junior has informed Real Madrid that he does not wish to renew his contract. This will be the case as long as his relations with coach Xabi Alonso remain tense. He conveyed the message to President Florentino Pérez during a meeting held at the end of October. If some believe that this is a strategy to resolve the situation and obtain what he wants, those close to the player have made it known that their client does not wish to commit in the long term given his relationship with Xabi Alonso. A firm position, which “did not surprise Real Madrid” but which gave rise to “concerns”. Pérez, who likes the player, and the club have taken note and hope to change his mind. For the moment, negotiations are at a standstill. The soap opera has started again…
