Reported: It's hard to imagine Vinicius staying at Real Madrid next season

A source said it is hard to imagine Vinicius staying at Real Madrid next season.

Reports indicate that the transfer turmoil surrounding Vinícius has been intensifying. For months, rumors about Vinícius leaving Real Madrid have persisted, and these rumors have become even more widespread after the controversy sparked by the El Clásico. The relationship between Vinícius and Alonso is extremely tense, and coupled with the long-delayed contract renewal, it may ultimately lead to Vinícius leaving Madrid.

Vinicius hopes his salary will be on par with Kylian Mbappé's, but the Real Madrid board cannot meet this demand. All these factors combined make the current situation look rather bleak. First of all, Vinicius' performance has declined significantly, going from almost winning the Ballon d'Or to no longer being a key player for the team.

Previously, according to Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Real Madrid has set a price for this player. Given that his contract expires in 2027 and the possibility of contract renewal is slim, the club hopes to recoup part of its investment. It is reported that the set transfer fee is 150 million euros.

It is worth mentioning that Saudi Arabian teams once pursued Vinícius. At that time, the club had not yet received an official offer, but the price discussed between the two sides was around 300 million euros. According to reports from Madrid, Real Madrid rejected this price at the time, and now the price has been halved. Everything has changed so quickly.

In fact, the situation is very tense, and a source very close to the Real Madrid dressing room commented that "it is hard to imagine Vinicius still being at Madrid next season." 

Real Madrid must make a decision. If they meet Vinícius' agent's demands, it may disrupt Real Madrid's current economic balance. If they do not compromise, they may face the risk of Vinícius leaving on a free transfer in 2027, when Saudi Arabia's substantial financial resources and the Premier League's interest will both pose challenges.