{"id":62009,"date":"2025-09-22T19:17:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T19:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/from-untouchable-to-unhappy-vinicius-jr-may-leave-madrid"},"modified":"2025-09-22T20:07:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T20:07:20","slug":"from-untouchable-to-unhappy-vinicius-jr-may-leave-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/from-untouchable-to-unhappy-vinicius-jr-may-leave-madrid","title":{"rendered":"From Untouchable to Unhappy: Vinicius Jr. May Leave Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span><b>The start of the Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid looks perfect on paper: six wins in six games across all competitions, a dominant Kylian Mbappe\u0301, and successful new signings. But behind the smiles, Vinicius Jr.\u2019s frustration is becoming the club\u2019s biggest headache. <\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Brazilian forward openly showed his anger after being substituted against Espanyol, storming to the locker room before reluctantly returning. Tension with Alonso has been simmering for weeks, and contract extension talks\u2014currently stalled\u2014only add to the uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>According to Spanish media, the situation could reach breaking point this winter. El Chiringuito de Jugones claims Vinicius is considering leaving if his role doesn\u2019t improve. His contract runs until 2027, but the feeling that he has lost his star status to Mbappe\u0301 is weighing heavily. Once the face of Madrid\u2019s attack, Vinicius now struggles for form and influence while Alonso searches for a tactical balance that rarely favors him.<\/p>\n<p>The prospect of a January departure is gaining traction. Saudi clubs are expected to test the waters, while top European sides monitor developments closely. For Real Madrid, the risk of losing a key asset mid-season could quickly turn this dream start into a nightmare.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. The start of the Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid looks perfect on paper: six wins in six games across all competitions, a dominant Kylian Mbappe\u0301, and successful new signings. But behind the smiles, Vinicius Jr.\u2019s frustration is becoming the club\u2019s biggest headache. 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