According to Cadena SER, many within the Real Madrid organization are growing dissatisfied with the behavior of winger Vinicius Junior.
A source reported:
He needs to change his conduct right now because he is losing support within the club. Vinicius performed well in the games he played in August, but now everything has changed, and there are growing voices within the club suggesting that he needs to step up his game. He has witnessed the club defend him and the support of his teammates, but they are no longer fond of the current version of Vinicius. The Brazilian seems more focused on off-field issues and is not fully committed to football.
Earlier, the 24-year-old forward stated that Spain should be stripped of hosting rights for the next World Cup in 2030 if the country does not improve its stance on racism. This comment has sparked considerable backlash against the Brazilian.
In the 2024/2025 season, Vinicius has played five matches in La Liga for Real Madrid, scoring two goals and providing three assists. His contract with los Blancos is valid until the end of June 2027, and Transfermarkt estimates him at €180 million.
On September 16, it was announced that the forward received the award for the best player in the UEFA Champions League for the 2023/2024 season.