Star contract negotiations “stall” as Xabi Alonso deals with issues involving Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe.

According to the most recent reports, discussions between Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid have stalled because of his ongoing ties to the Saudi Pro League.

After losing 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain last Wednesday, Los Blancos were eliminated from the Club World Cup, and manager Xabi Alonso came under fire.

With and without the ball, the French team dominated the Spanish powerhouses, and there are concerns that the head coach will have to make tough decisions in the coming weeks.

Due to criticism of his performances, winger Vinicius Junior’s spot in the starting lineup has suddenly come into doubt this summer.

With only two years left on his contract, the Brazilian forward may decide to join the Saudi Pro League, according to Spanish publication El Chiringuito, which reports that Real and the Brazilian have stalled their planned contract negotiations.

One of Real Madrid’s top players in recent years, Vinicius Junior has frequently been released from defensive duties due to his extraordinary talent.

Kylian Mbappe, a teammate, has frequently been granted the same latitude, but opposition teams like PSG have exploited their little defensive engagement.

Alonso may need to bench one of the two in order to restore consistency out of possession if he wants Los Blancos to return to contending for La Liga and the Champions League.

The team may be in a better position to compete with Europe’s top teams overall, even though selling Vinicius Junior is probably going to be a contentious decision.

In addition, Mbappe would be able to play in his preferred left-sided position instead of the more central position leading the team’s forward line, which he held in 2024–25, if the winger were sold.

Perhaps Alonso should try to bring in a striker who can help platform Mbappe, as he would surely need to sign an attacker to replace Vinicius Junior.