Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 08:16 / Updated on Tuesday, 28 October 2025 08:16
His attacker real madrid, Vinicius jr (25), had a nervous outing immediately after being replaced by Xabi Alonso in El Clasico with FC Barcelona.
A day after El Clasico, the Brazilian posted a message of “peace” on social media. “I have a message for all Madridistas, especially those who came to the Bernabeu and supported us with passion. This is the Clasico, a lot happens on and off the pitch.
We always try to maintain control, but this is not always possible. We didn't want to offend anyone, neither the young players nor the fans. We know we have to play our part as soon as we step on the pitch, and that's what happened today. Hala Madrid!” wrote “Vini”.
The Sun: “Vinicius is considering a January move”
But the facts remain. And his reaction to the change in the 72nd minute bothered not only Xabi Alonso, but also the club's leaders, who decided to leave it up to the coach to punish the Brazilian.
The player's entourage claims, in turn, that Vinicius considers “irreparable” the relationship with Xabi, after he shouted at him on Sunday “go to hell!”and that he is indeed considering leaving Madrid, just as he shouted angrily as he headed for the dressing room: “Always me! I'm leaving the team! I'm leaving, I'd better leave…”.
Vinicius' contract with Real Madrid expires in 2027, it was due to be extended, but no deal has been reached so far. And after what happened on Sunday, the chances are even lower. According to the British tabloid The Sun, the Brazilian would consider a departure even in January: “The Premier League awaits him with open arms.”
Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are interested
The list of interested clubs is long. “Chelsea and Manchester City have been keen to sign the Brazilian in the past, while Liverpool have long been interested in signing a left winger. Manchester United, in turn, would consider the transfer of Vinicius as a statement of intent, after the humiliating 15th place last season”, writes the same The Sun.
Real Madrid pay Vinicius €400,000 a week and he is currently valued at around €150 million.
