The strained relationship between Vinícius Junior and Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid has evolved from a one-off incident into a structural issue affecting the team’s stability and the European market landscape. As internal tensions persist, reports from England link the Brazilian star with two Premier League giants: Manchester United and Liverpool.

Premier League on Alert: United and Liverpool Monitoring the Situation

British media report that both clubs are closely tracking the 25-year-old’s situation, sensing that his discomfort with the Spanish side could pave the way for a potential departure in mid-2026. Interest from Manchester United aligns with their need to regain competitiveness and scoring power, while the involvement of Liverpool is more surprising given their recent investment in attacking talent.

The contractual situation is key: Vinícius’ deal with Real Madrid is set to expire in 2027, but an extension agreement remains distant. If the summer market arrives with only a year remaining on his contract, Los Blancos would either be pressured to sell or risk losing him for free later on.

The Motive: Fracture with Xabi Alonso and a Message to Florentino Pérez

What began with the now-famous outburst during El Clásico — when Vinícius shouted “I’m leaving the club” on his way to the tunnel — has escalated into a decisive stance: the Brazilian is said to have told president Florentino Pérez he will not renew his contract as long as Xabi Alonso remains the coach.

This stand-off places the club in a serious dilemma:
– back the Spanish manager and risk losing one of its brightest talents,
– or restructure the sporting project to retain the Brazilian star.

Complicating matters further are reports of other players — including Jude Bellingham, Endrick, Rodrygo and Fede Valverde — experiencing discomfort under Xabi Alonso, fueling a broader locker-room unease.

What’s certain is that results on the pitch have already dipped, but the real battle is happening off it: the futures of the coach and the Brazilian winger now seem interconnected… or in conflict. At this point, the real question isn’t whether there will be a departure — it’s who will leave first.