Real Madrid have no intention of selling Vinicius Junior despite speculation following his angry reaction to being substituted during last weekend’s El Clásico victory over Barcelona, sources close to the club have confirmed.
The rumours began after Vinicius was visibly frustrated when manager Xabi Alonso replaced him in the 2–1 win at the Santiago Bernabéu. Television cameras caught the Brazilian forward saying, “Always me! I’m leaving the team! It’s better if I leave, I’m leaving.” His outburst immediately fueled talk of a potential exit, especially with contract negotiations still unresolved.
Vinicius’s current deal expires at the end of next season, and discussions over an extension have yet to make progress. Reports in recent months suggested Madrid might consider offers if no breakthrough was reached, with Liverpool among the clubs reportedly monitoring the situation.
However, insiders have dismissed those claims as premature, emphasizing that selling the 24-year-old has “never crossed the minds” of the Real Madrid board. Club officials are confident that the situation will be resolved internally, and no disciplinary action is expected to be taken against the player.
Behind the scenes, efforts are already underway to smooth things over between Vinicius and Alonso. Real Madrid hope the forward can quickly move past the incident and refocus on helping the team reclaim La Liga’s crown from Barcelona.
While a January transfer is firmly off the table, the remainder of the season will determine how both the player and the club feel about their long-term future together. For now, Madrid are publicly downplaying the incident and trusting their star winger to respond in the best possible way — on the pitch.
