According to The Athletic, the new investors would get a share of the club’s income, but would not have any voting rights. Therefore, despite the historic change that could be coming for Real Madrid, the power will still rely in the hands of the club members, just like it has for the last 123 years.

The addition of the superstar winger’s deteriorating relationship with Alonso has not helped matters. According to The Athletic, Vinicius Jr told Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez he feels extending his contract is “not the best option” for him due to his “relationship with Alonso.”

Real Madrid have issued an apology to Elche and their striker Andre da Silva after mistakenly featuring his photograph in an emotional tribute video honouring those who died during the year.