Arrived a few weeks ago at Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso thought he could put his method in place quickly. But the huge slap received against Paris Saint-Germain (0-4) in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup last week in New York, demonstrated that the path was still long.
Worse, the Spanish coach is discovering behind the scenes of a club like the White House and a wardrobe in which the Egos are struggling to cohabit. Latest example: the case of Vinicius Jr. While the Brazilian striker seemed close to an extension, the file would actually be still in a standstill.
“I hope to be able to stay here for many years, I always said it was the club of my lifehe said, however, after facing Salzburg, in the first round of the Club World Cup. I am very happy with everything, the coach and the technical staff, and I hope to be able to stay here. »» So why is it stuck?
Vinicius still far from an agreement with Real Madrid
According to The Athleticthe new “vini” contract, currently linked to the Merengues until 2027, is “Neither concluded nor on the verge of being”. “Almost nothing has changed for months”even reveals journalist Mario Cortegana. A status quo that would really start to annoy the president of Casa Blanca, Florentino Perez.
The main point of disagreement would relate to the salary requested by the International Auriverde (25 years). He would like to benefit from the same treatment as Kylian Mbappé on all levels: sports, economical and marketing. But Real Madrid would not be ready to offer it the 32 million euros annually that French would receive.
Could this push Vinicius Jr., courted in particular in Saudi Arabia, to change air? The question will undoubtedly arise seriously if no agreement is reached in the coming months. Because next summer, he will only have a year of contract and he will then be in a position of strength to leave. Or stay under his conditions.
