Real Madrid players suspect Vinicius Junior of leaking to manager
Real Madrid players suspect Vinicius Junior of leaking dressing room secrets to under-fire manager Alvaro Arbeloa amid a deepening crisis at the Bernabeu.
The Spanish giants are enduring a turbulent campaign and face the prospect of a second consecutive trophyless season.
Tensions have already boiled over at the club’s training ground this week.
Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde was reportedly hospitalised following a physical altercation with team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni.
Dressing room relations sour
Against this chaotic backdrop, accusations have now been levelled at their star forward.
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reports that several squad members believe the Brazilian international is acting as a covert informant.
The 24-year-old is accused of relaying private conversations to Arbeloa when the head coach is not present.
These claims have further poisoned an already fractured environment within the first-team setup.
Managerial favouritism claims
Frustrations regarding the lightning-fast striker reportedly began surfacing as early as March.
Teammates have grown increasingly tired of his attitude on the pitch and his unusually close bond with the man in the dugout.
The former Flamengo winger has been virtually untouchable under Arbeloa, missing just a single match all season due to suspension.
This perceived favouritism has deepened the rift between the squad and a manager who is widely expected to be dismissed.
Contractual uncertainty looms
The ongoing unrest also raises long-term questions regarding the forward’s future in the Spanish capital.
His current deal expires in the summer of 2027, leaving the hierarchy vulnerable to losing one of world football’s premium talents.
Without a swift resolution, the prolific attacker could theoretically negotiate with foreign clubs from January of that year.
However, given the current toxicity, some disillusioned colleagues may welcome his potential departure.