What initially looked like another transfer rumor to be dropped and dismissed is here to stay. Vinicius Junior has become Saudi Arabia’s latest football target and they are prepared to pay for him.
According to the medium Diario ASVinicius Jr and his camp do not want to rule out a move to Saudi Arabia and want to hear their offer first.
Real Madrid were approached this week by Saudi intermediaries about a possible move and were shown Vinicius’ €1bn release clause as they do not want to sell him.
⚽ El fondo de inversión saudí plantea una carrera de fundo para fichar al brasileño. https://t.co/J85cTPaie2
— AS Fútbol (@AS_Futbol) August 14, 2024
They will now make a formal offer for Vinicius to Real Madrid and the same source says the player and his camp are in shock over the move and potential figures and want to explore the possibility before turning it down.
Vinicius Jr is happy in the Spanish capital, but he wants to listen to the Saudi offer as well.
While no formal offer has been made to the player either, the most reported proposal is a five-year contract which would see Vinicius earn over €1 billion and see him become an ambassador for the 2034 World Cup.
The offer claimed for Real Madrid is around 400 million euros, which as pointed out by the Madrid-based newspaper, are figures that will make anyone think twice. /Football Match Up/
