Vinícius isn't happy in Real Madrid's locker room and has communicated his desire for a change of scenery, although Florentino Pérez doesn't intend to let him go for free
Real Madrid is experiencing days of maximum internal tension with one of its biggest stars. The club trusted that the start of the season would be a balm to stabilize the locker room. But the reality is very different.
The latest events in Oviedo have finally exhausted Vinícius Júnior's patience, who no longer hides his discomfort wearing the white jersey. The Brazilian feels singled out, questioned, and, even worse, pushed aside by the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, according to OK Diario.
The player has told his closest circle that, if it were up to him, he would leave today. He doesn't feel happy at Real Madrid and perceives that his situation is getting worse.
The problem lies in the fact that Florentino Pérez considers him a top-level piece. He isn't willing to sell him for less than €200 million.
So far, not a single formal offer has arrived, which keeps the footballer trapped in a scenario he doesn't want.
The Oviedo episode, the straw that broke the camel's back
The match in Oviedo marked a turning point for Vinícius. His time on the bench, the subsequent controversy with the press, and the criticism from media outlets close to the white club have caused deep unrest.
The Brazilian feels that Florentino's media circle has opened the floodgates against him. He's being pushed toward an undesired exit, with noise and division.
The forward believes that Xabi Alonso doesn't fully trust him and perceives that the plan is to reorganize the attack around Mbappé. The idea of sharing the spotlight with the Frenchman was never to his liking, and right now coexistence has become unbearable.
Rodrygo, firm in his stance
Meanwhile, the locker room is experiencing another added tension. Rodrygo Goes isn't happy either.
He has made it clear that he doesn't intend to compete with Vinícius on the left wing. Xabi Alonso intended to place them in that area to rotate, but Rodrygo has been firm.
He's staying, but he isn't willing to accept a secondary role behind his compatriot.
That firmness contrasts with Vinícius's instability, who feels increasingly alone in a locker room where the Brazilian sector has lost influence.
Florentino, inflexible with the figures
Real Madrid's president observes the situation with a mix of concern and coldness. Florentino Pérez knows that selling Vinícius would be a media blow.
He's also aware that he can't devalue one of his stars. For this reason, he has set a non-negotiable price: €200 million.
So far, no club has made a move. PSG, City, or even the Premier League appear as logical destinations, but the transfer fee and the player's salary are an obstacle. Even for Arabia.
Meanwhile, the Brazilian continues to wear white against his will and the situation threatens to explode at any moment.
Impossible coexistence
Real Madrid's locker room faces a scenario that gets more complicated every day. Vinícius wants to leave, Rodrygo is keeping his distance, and Mbappé has become the new sporting and media epicenter.
Xabi Alonso will have to deal with an explosive situation. In it, the Brazilian sector is no longer the power core it was just two seasons ago.
The standoff between Florentino and Vinícius will set the club's course in the coming months. For now, the only certainty is that the Brazilian no longer wants to stay. His future at Real Madrid hangs by an increasingly thin thread.