Vinicius Jr makes shock Real Madrid exit decision, following Xabi Alonso snub: report

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Oviedo and Real Madrid CF at Carlos Tartiere on August 24, 2025 in Oviedo, Spain.

Vinicius Junior looks like leaving Real Madrid (Image credit: Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Vinicius Jr is happy to leave Real Madrid in the final few weeks of the transfer window.

That's according to explosive new claims after the no.7 was omitted from Real Madrid's starting XI on Sunday, along with fellow Galactico, Trent Alexander-Arnold, as new manager Xabi Alonso lays down the law at the Bernabeu.

Ranked at no.3 in FourFourTwo's list of the best left wingers in the world right now, Vinicius is considering his options as Deadline Day looms, following a seismic decision that could cost Los Blancos millions.

Vinicius Jr has decided his Real Madrid exit, following friction with Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso head coach and Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid CF talk during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Oviedo and Real Madrid CF at Carlos Tartiere on August 24, 2025 in Oviedo, Spain. — Xabi Alonso left Vinicius on the bench at the weekend (Image credit: Diego Souto/Getty Images)

According to The Athletic, Alonso's snub towards Vinicius “did not go down well” with the 25-year-old, who did not have the opportunity to discuss the decision with his manager before being dropped.

Compratriot Rodrygo instead lined up on the left-hand side, which has been a position of debate at Valdebebas since the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, with the Frenchman and both Brazilians vying to play in that area of the field.

Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo are said to have come to blows in Spain — Kylian Mbappe's arrival has complicated things for Rodrygo and Vinicius (Image credit: Getty Images)

Now, OK Diario claims that Vinicius is open to a move before the transfer window closes.

The report states that this is unlikely due to the lack of offers for the star, and Real Madrid's stance that they would like to keep him – but the long-term future looks ominous, with Vincius showing no intention of renewing his contract in the Spanish capital.

Reportedly, the forward's plan is to wait until January 2027, which will allow him to pocket either a sizeable loyalty bonus when he re-commits to Real, or a sign-on fee elsewhere at another club.

Naturally, Real are not enthused with the prospect of losing such a star for free and are said to be upset with the player, feeling he is being “unfair to an institution that has always protected him.”

Vinicius Jr celebrates a goal at the 2025 Club World Cup for Real Madrid — Vinicius is still a huge star for Real Madrid (Image credit: Getty Images)

FourFourTwo understands that there is significant interest in Vinicius from the Saudi Pro League, though Premier League interest is scant, given the possible finances involved in taking him to England.

Vinicius Jr is worth €170m, according to Transfermarkt.

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.

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