Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior in talks over new contract

Real Madrid are in talks with Vinicius Junior over a new contract, according to Football Insider.

Manchester City are among the clubs that are keen on signing the Brazil international forward in the summer of 2026, but Spanish and European heavyweights Madrid are keen on keeping him.

Journalist Pete O’Rourke said: “It does seem there is a few tensions between him and Xabi Alonso right now at Real Madrid.

“As you said, he got that outburst in the El Clásico game last weekend, but he’s obviously come out since and apologised for that.

“There is a chance that Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso and Vinicius Junior can resolve any tensions and issues they have in Madrid because he is still a key player for them.

“He’s maybe not as untouchable as he was under Carlo Ancelotti, now you’ve got Kylian Mbappe who seems to be the spearhead of the Real Madrid attack.

“He’s still a top player, proven at the top level and he’s a serial winner in the Champions League.

“Talks are ongoing over a new contract, they will continue and Real will be hopeful that as I said they can ease all these tensions off the pitch.

“I think their number one priority will be to keep Vini Jr.”