Sudden changes within the Real Madrid dressing room and administrative decisions that could reshape the new project before the start of the season!
At a time when expectations were pointing to significant stability following the signing of a global star this summer, signs of an internal crisis began to emerge that could affect the team’s balance, after one of the prominent stars expressed his dissatisfaction with the new situation imposed by the French arrival.
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Although the player in question had been a mainstay in the starting lineup in recent seasons, the shift in the club’s center of gravity towards another name has prompted him to reconsider his future with the team and even push for a decision that could derail the entire transfer window.
According to what was reported by the Spanish radio station “Cadena Ser,” Brazilian star Vinicius Junior has expressed a clear desire to leave Real Madrid, due to his feeling that he is no longer the top star after Kylian Mbappé joined the club this summer. Vinicius, 25, believes that Mbappé will not only dominate the team’s spotlight but will also make it harder for him to win individual awards like the Ballon d’Or, given his fan and media superiority, as well as his affiliation with the stronger French national team compared to Brazil.
The Brazilian player made no secret of his frustration with this situation and asked the club’s management to match his salary with Mbappé’s—a request the club deemed unreasonable, especially given his recent inconsistent performances. This stance prompted Florentino Pérez to completely halt any negotiations to renew or improve his contract.
Cadena Ser sources believe that Vinicius made a major mistake in timing his request, as he was not at his best technically, which has led the management to close the door on any financial improvement for the time being.
Although Vinicius is considered a symbol of the project that has recently won the Champions League twice, the situation has changed dramatically. The player doesn’t want to be in anyone’s shadow, even Mbappé, and may seriously consider moving to a club that gives him a full leadership role, free from the pressure of comparisons.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, is maintaining calm but is aware that this crisis could open the door to an unexpected scenario in the transfer market, especially if the player maintains his position and the feeling of “injustice” persists within the dressing room.
