As discussions around BD Cricket continue to dominate sporting conversations elsewhere, developments inside Real Madrid point toward renewed contract talks with Vinicius Junior following the club’s decision to part ways with Alonso. The Brazilian winger previously shared a visibly tense relationship with the former coach, and their disagreements were not hidden behind closed doors. On several occasions, frustration spilled onto the pitch, especially when substitutions triggered clear dissatisfaction from Vinicius and public attempts at reconciliation from the bench. Those moments only added to the mounting pressure surrounding Alonso’s tenure, making the situation increasingly difficult for all involved.

With results failing to meet expectations and internal friction building, the club hierarchy eventually chose to dismiss Alonso. In the aftermath of that decision, negotiations over Vinicius’ contract are expected to move forward quickly. Spanish outlets including Marca, SER, and COPE have reported that the player views this change in direction positively. At elite clubs, relationships often matter as much as tactics, and maintaining respect between key figures can be just as crucial as performances on matchday.

For now, Real Madrid have accepted that a new deal is unlikely to be finalized before the end of the season. This represents a shift from their original plan, which aimed for an early resolution, yet the focus has turned toward softening Vinicius’ stance. Previously, his camp requested a salary identical to Kylian Mbappe’s, down to the last euro. Meeting that demand would place enormous strain on the club’s wage structure and financial planning.

Agreeing to those terms would effectively mean a salary increase of roughly 33 percent, costing Madrid tens of millions more over the contract’s duration. Such a move would also risk opening the floodgates, as other stars could justifiably seek similar treatment. If players like Bellingham or Valverde were to request comparable figures, internal balance could quickly unravel. As a result, Madrid’s strategy appears to be guiding Vinicius toward a more realistic package, reportedly centered around a 25 million euro annual salary plus a signing bonus of approximately 12.5 million euros, placing him just below Mbappe while still clearly above most of the squad.

The club’s guiding principle is clear: earn more than anyone else, but less than the top earner. Whether Vinicius’ representatives accept that hierarchy remains uncertain. Earlier in the season, lengthy meetings lasting over two hours failed to produce an agreement. As BD Cricket captures attention again toward its closing stages, Madrid’s next steps will require careful handling, because in football, timing and balance often decide whether negotiations end in harmony or stalemate.