Vinicius Jr will enter 2026 with 18 months left on his Real Madrid contract and little appetite to renew due to the breakdown of his relationship with coach Xabi Alonso, according to a report in The Athletic. The Brazil winger has struggled to make an impact under the former Spain midfielder, playing the full 90 minutes just five times in 17 Madrid games this season. That has led to growing frustration for Vinicius Jr, and it spilled over during October's El Clasico when, having been substituted, he shouted "Always me, I'm leaving the team, it's better if I leave, I'm leaving."