Just as everyone was anticipating a period of stability following the arrival of a world-class star, signs of tension within Real Madrid began to escalate, and talk started to emerge of a “worrying” situation involving one of the team’s most prominent players. The atmosphere within the royal club is no longer what it once was — and the reason is not purely technical, but also personal and behavioral.
Many questions are circulating behind the scenes, and sources close to Madrid’s decision-making circle confirm that what is happening could lead to a fateful decision that may completely change the face of the team next season. The star, once seen as the face of the future, has suddenly become a thorny issue, causing a division of opinion within the board.
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According to reliable reports, club president Florentino Pérez has made no secret of his deep dissatisfaction with the notable decline in the performance of Brazilian Vinicius Junior — especially following the arrival of Kylian Mbappé. This has clearly been reflected in the player’s displays, which have fallen far short of his usual standards.
Vinicius has not actively participated in the team’s collective pressing, and his movements on the pitch have appeared to lack enthusiasm and discipline, prompting repeated negative remarks from the coaching staff regarding his behavior during matches. The tension reached its peak in the recent match against Paris Saint-Germain, where Real Madrid suffered a painful 4-0 defeat that saw them eliminated from the Club World Cup semifinals.
However, the moment that truly sparked anger was when Vinicius was substituted and sat on the bench. Cameras captured him laughing after Paris’s fourth goal — a scene described within the board as “provocative” and one that triggered an unprecedented wave of public outrage.
Sources close to the decision-making room confirm that Pérez has begun to reconsider the player’s future at the club and has even discussed the possibility of not renewing his contract — potentially putting him up for sale in the next transfer window, unless he shows clear commitment and tactical discipline as soon as possible.
Real Madrid now stands at a crossroads, and its fans are silently awaiting developments in this complex matter — at a time when it seems that the “only acceptable response” must come on the pitch.
Will Vinicius surprise everyone with a reaction that gets things back on track? Or will Pérez shock the world with a decision that ends the story prematurely?
