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Should Vinicius Junior edge closer to a Real Madrid departure, the Brazilian star would have clubs across Europe lining up for his signature—but Chelsea will reportedly not be among the suitors in any potential transfer battle.
Vinicius Jr, whose current contract with Los Blancos runs out at the end of next season, has made minimal headway in agreeing a new deal. Negotiations kicked off in January 2025 but have long since stalled due to disagreements over wages.
It goes without saying that clubs are monitoring the winger's situation closely and could be spurred into action should Vinicius Jr opt to leave the Spanish capital for a new chapter elsewhere. The Premier League remains an appealing destination, but not all of the 'Big Six' are keen.
MARCA report that a move to Chelsea is "completely off the table" following Vinicius Jr's very public falling out with Xabi Alonso, who is now the Blues' head coach after the exit of Liam Rosenior. The west London club was once interested in the Brazil international, but that interest has evaporated since Alonso took the reins.
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Whispers of underlying tension between Vinicius Jr and Alonso surfaced during the early stages of the manager's spell at the Bernabéu. The Spaniard made Vinicius Jr fight for his spot on the left flank—his preferred position since arriving in the Spanish capital—and dropped him for games he would ordinarily have started.
The simmering friction between the pair came to a head in October during Real Madrid's 2–1 win over Barcelona. Alonso substituted Vinicius Jr in the 72nd minute, prompting the forward to lose his composure and storm off down the tunnel while his teammates continued fighting on the pitch.
Vinicius Jr subsequently issued a public apology to the club, the supporters and his teammates, but conspicuously left his manager out of it. Reports then surfaced that the No. 7 would refuse to sign a new deal as long as Alonso remained in charge.
When the former Bayer Leverkusen head coach was eventually dismissed in January, Vinicius Jr was among the very few players who did not post well wishes on social media. There was evidently no warmth between the two, and it comes as little surprise that neither would be eager to work together again, even if the chance presented itself.
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Where Vinicius Jr Stands With Real Madrid
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has previously made clear his desire to tie down Vinicius Jr and keep the Brazilian in a white shirt for the foreseeable future. "There's time," he said when pressed on renewing his star player back in May.
"I'd love for him to stay forever. He's won us the last two Champions Leagues, and he identifies really well with the club. You know who doesn't like him? Those who aren't Real Madrid fans."
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Vinicius Jr has also made clear how much he wants to remain at the Bernabéu, with reports suggesting he has already ruled out any potential move this summer. Yet the 25-year-old appears to have held firm on his wage demands—the one sticking point preventing him from committing beyond next season to Real Madrid.
He is seeking a record-breaking $34.2 million (€30 million) per season, but the club is hesitant to meet such figures, which would make Vinicius Jr the highest earner at the club. For an agreement to be reached, one side will need to give ground—otherwise a scramble to sign the 2024 Ballon d'Or runner-up once he becomes a free agent next summer looks inevitable.