Vinicius Junior has reportedly halted his contract talks with Real Madrid amid tense relations with manager Xabi Alonso.
The Brazilian, whose deal with Los Blancos expires at the end of next season, has been in negotiations with the Spanish giants since January, but little headway has been made. Disagreements over a proposed salary—Vinicius Jr is thought to be seeking a historic €30 million ($34.6 million) per season—have stalled any progress.
The addition of the superstar winger’s deteriorating relationship with Alonso has not helped matters. According to , Vinicius Jr told Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez he feels extending his contract is “not the best option” for him due to his “relationship with Alonso.”
The stance by Vinicius Jr has “not come as a surprise” at Real Madrid given the tension in the dressing room. The report also stresses the move from the 25-year-old is not a negotiating tactic, but a true reflection of how he feels: Locking down his future with a manager that limits his minutes does not make sense in his mind.
