Vinicius Jr Set to Leave Real Madrid? Social Media Activity Triggers Speculations

Brazilian star winger Vinicius transfer rumours have spiked up after a possible Vinicius vs Xabi Alonso clash is speculated. Despite Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Sevilla recently, Vinicius seemed quite upset and went on to express his agony on social media. He changed his profile picture on Instagram, wearing the Brazilian national team jersey and also left behind a cryptic message with ellipses. Vini was subbed off by Xabi Alonso in the last few minutes and was also booed by his own Real Madrid fans at the Bernabeu.

Looking at Vinicius' cryptic post, fans across social media speculate whether Vinicius to leave Real Madrid and what could possibly be Vinicius new club. In this article, we take a closer look at the possibilities of Vinicius transfer rumours and find out if the narrative of Vinicius vs Xabi Alonso is true or not.

Is Vinicius Misfit for Xabi Alonso's System?

In 17 games at the Spanish top flight, Vini has scored 5 goals and given 5 assists. He is yet to open his account in the UEFA Champions League. Vini has consistently been La Liga's top goalscorer and emerged as one of the best strikers in the world, who flourished a lot under Carlo Ancelotti, who has become the new head coach of the Brazilian national team. After Ancelotti's departure, Xabi took over, and there have been playing time and role adjustments. Given how the tactical setups might have also changed, Vini seems to be facing difficulty in adjusting.

Vini Has Real Madrid Contract Until 2028

Vini, one of the best Real Madrid players of the current generation, has an existing contract with Los Blancos that keeps him at Bernabeu till the end of the 2027-28 season. From a financial perspective, Vini is one of the most valuable players in Europe, and a sale would command a record-breaking fee. Though no official statements have been furnished from either of the camps, things might not be all well within the Real Madrid camp.