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It is shocking information that Real Madrid has put Vinicius Junior, a Ballon d'Or-class player, on the transfer market.
Reporter Sasha Tabolieri, who works for Sky Sports in France, said on the 7th (Korea time) 'There is a huge wave in Madrid, Spain. According to multiple concordant reports, Real set a transfer fee of 150 million euros (about W254.1 billion) after negotiations over Vinicius' contract extension completely broke down.
The tension between Vinicius and Real manager Xavi Alonso is serious, and a Real locker room insider explained that it is very difficult to imagine Vinicius remaining in Madrid next season.
Vinicius has been selected by Real since his Brazilian days in recognition of his exceptional potential. When he joined Real in 2018, he was considered a gemstone with excellent technical talent but unfinished finishing ability. In the beginning, there was a lot of criticism due to frequent errors in judgment and lack of goal-making ability.
Vinicius, however, drew a steady growth curve. Under Carlo Ancelotti, he regained his confidence, which directly led to improved performance. In the end, Vinicius has shown explosive growth since the 2021-2022 season, establishing himself as a key striker for Real. Vinicius has since emerged as one of the best players in the world as he was recognized as a 'Ace of Real' with world-class dribbling ability, breakthrough ability and finishing ability. In particular, he was mentioned as a strong candidate for the Ballon d'Or, leading Real to the European Champions League (UCL) title in the 2023-2024 season.
However, the situation has become rather complicated recently. The central axis of the offensive line changed last summer when Kylian Mbappe joined. It is evaluated that Vinicius's role in Mbappe-centered tactics has become more ambiguous than before. In fact, attack points have fallen compared to last season, and there have been more scenes of faltering play choices in the game. On top of that, negotiations for re-signing are getting longer, and unnecessary controversy is also occurring as they repeatedly collide with opponents or show regrets in controlling emotions during the game. The biggest controversy in recent years has been the public expression of dissatisfaction with Alonso's order to replace him.
Real is classifying Vinicius as a key resource, but other European big clubs and Saudi Arabian capital are keeping a close eye on Vinicius's situation. It cannot be concluded that the possibility of transfer is high right now, but the possibility of choosing a different path in the long run cannot be ruled out if the renewal of contract is delayed and the position is not clearly arranged. From Real's point of view, it is not strange at all to clear Vinicius and supply new players in the presence of Mbappe.
Reporter Tabolieri said 'Real is aware of the growing interest in Vinicius at the moment, leaving the summer 2026 transfer open. According to internal information, the most likely scenario is the Saudi Arabian side's 'government-led'offer, in which case Vinicius will be able to select the team he wants within the Saudi professional league. 'Some Premier League teams, including Manchester City, are just watching the situation because it could cost a huge amount of capital.' Vinicius said he may leave the team in the summer of 2026 and nest in a new place.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
