Vinicius Junior is stuck in a tense contract standoff with Real Madrid that is starting to feel personal. After months of discussions and a reportedly verbal agreement to extend his deal until 2030, things have now gone cold.

For some while now, rumours have suggested that Rodrygo could be surplus to requirements at Real Madrid, however, it may be his countryman, Vinicius Jr., that is first out of the Santiago Bernabeu exit door.