THE BERNABÉU EXPLOSION SHAKES MANCHESTER CITY: Vinícius Júnior – the jewel that was once considered the treasure of Real Madrid – was surprisingly removed by Xabi Alonso after a conflict during the classic between Real Madrid and Barcelona, which would have led the Brazilian to publicly give his “green light” to Manchester City. However, the real impact lies in the fact that Real would have set such an absurd transfer price

THE BERNABÉU EXPLOSION SHAKES MANCHESTER CITY: Vinícius Júnior – the jewel that was once considered the treasure of Real Madrid – was surprisingly removed by Xabi Alonso after a conflict during the classic between Real Madrid and Barcelona, which would have led the Brazilian to publicly give his “green light” to Manchester City. However, the real impact lies in the fact that Real would have set such an absurd transfer Price THE BERNABÉU EXPLOSION SHAKES MANCHESTER CITY: Vinícius Júnior – the jewel that was once considered the treasure of Real Madrid – was surprisingly removed by Xabi Alonso after a conflict during the classic between Real Madrid and Barcelona, which would have led the Brazilian to publicly give his “green light” to Manchester City. However, the real impact lies in the fact that Real would have set such an absurd transfer pricethat even Vinícius Júnior was stunned, and could rebel to force his departure from the white club.

Real Madrid has once again put itself at the center of world football, and not for a trophy. This time the storm has a clear name and surname: Vinícius Júnior. The Brazilian, one of the club’s main icons in recent seasons, would have been abruptly sidelined by coach Xabi Alonso after a clash during the latest clásico against FC Barcelona, setting off a chain reaction that has shaken the Bernabéu and echoed all the way to Manchester.

Reports from inside the Madrid dressing room suggest that the tension exploded at half time of the match against Barça. Vinícius, furious with certain tactical instructions and unhappy about the possibility of being substituted earlier than expected, is said to have responded in a blunt and defiant manner. The exchange of words escalated within seconds, forcing members of the coaching staff to intervene before the argument spiraled completely out of control.

True to his strict and disciplined approach, Xabi Alonso would have decided that there was no room for that kind of rebellion. After the match, the coach is believed to have relayed a clear message to the board: Vinícius would be removed from the team for an indefinite period. The intention was obvious. At Real Madrid, no matter how big the star, no one can place themselves above the group or above the coach’s authority.

The Brazilian’s reaction, according to people close to him, was immediate and furious. Feeling humiliated by the decision, Vinícius is said to have opened the door to a move away from Madrid. In England, several outlets claim that the player has already “given his green light” to Manchester City, who see him as a luxury reinforcement and one of the few footballers capable of elevating an attack that has struggled for continuity on the wings.

The true shock, however, came when the supposed transfer figure demanded by Real Madrid began to leak. The club would have set a price tag exceeding 300 million euros, a number described by many as completely unrealistic. Even within Vinícius’ entourage, the amount is said to have been received with disbelief, interpreted less as a market valuation and more as a deliberate way of blocking any move.

For many analysts, this valuation looks like a weapon of pressure. The message would be simple: if Vinícius wants to leave, it will not be easy, and if he stays, he will do so understanding exactly who holds power at the club. This strategy, though, risks backfiring. A player of his stature, feeling cornered, could decide to escalate the conflict and force the situation through public pressure or even formal transfer requests.

Among Madridistas, the split in opinion is brutal. A large sector of the fan base believes the club is making a serious mistake by entering into open war with a player who has been decisive in big nights and who represents the sporting and commercial future of the institution. Another sector backs Alonso, arguing that Real Madrid has always been built on collective discipline and that no star, no matter how talented, can dictate terms to the bench or the badge.

In England, the press has thrown itself onto the story. Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, are portrayed as attentive spectators and possible predators. With doubts over the long term fitness and impact of some of their current wingers, Vinícius is seen as the perfect profile to refresh the attack. Still, reputable outlets point out that even a financially powerful club like City would struggle to meet a fee as exaggerated as the one Real Madrid appears to be demanding.

Inside the club, the situation between Vinícius and the board seems to worsen with every passing day. The player reportedly feels abandoned, convinced that the institution has not defended him in times of criticism and has now punished him with disproportionate severity. Those close to him insist that he is tired of being treated as the easy scapegoat whenever results are poor and that all he wants is to feel protected and truly valued in the club he joined back in 2018.

The dressing room atmosphere has also become delicate. Some teammates would have quietly expressed support for the Brazilian, understanding his frustration and acknowledging what he brings on the pitch. Others prefer to remain neutral, aware that opposing the coach in such a high profile conflict would be risky. Xabi Alonso, for his part, has chosen absolute discretion in public, repeating only one idea when pressed by journalists: Real Madrid is always above any individual name.

The future of Vinícius Júnior, a player once labeled untouchable, is now one of the biggest unknowns in European football. If there is no internal reconciliation, the scenario of a forced exit in the January window cannot be ruled out. Such a transfer, under these circumstances, would go down as one of the most controversial episodes in recent club history and would leave a deep mark on the current project.

What is undeniable is that the Bernabéu is living through days of tremor. Every new rumor, every leaked detail and every silent gesture from the protagonists feeds the narrative of a locker room on edge and a power struggle between individual brilliance and collective order. While negotiations, phone calls and discreet meetings multiply behind closed doors, the name of Vinícius Júnior continues to dominate headlines, embodying a battle that could reshape not only Real Madrid, but also the balance of power at the very top of European football.