Xabi Alonso admitted to Guardiola that he wants Vinicius to leave Real
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
It seems the rumors about a conflict between Vinicius and Alonso aren’t without substance.
Details: According to Elchiringuito TV, Real Madrid’s 44-year-old head coach Xabi Alonso enjoys a warm and trusting friendship with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.
Reports suggest their bond grew significantly during their time together at Bayern Munich, and since Alonso took charge at Real, he and Guardiola have stayed in close contact, often calling each other to discuss various topics.
The source claims that in one of their conversations, Alonso confided in Pep about Real’s Brazilian midfielder Vinicius Junior, saying that he is disrupting the entire atmosphere in the squad and that Alonso would be glad if Vinicius left the team.
This makes it clear that the headlines about a rift between Vinicius and Alonso are not just media inventions—they reflect a real issue within the club.
Tonight, Real Madrid will play a crucial home match against Manchester City in the sixth round of the Champions League. As previously reported by the media, this game could be Alonso’s last in charge of Real if he fails to secure a victory.
Reminder: Pep Guardiola comments on Xabi Alonso’s work at Real Madrid