Al-Hilal CEO Esteve Calzada has confirmed that Saudi Arabia have held talks with Vinicius Junior over a move to the Middle East. The Real Madrid superstar is widely expected to sign a contract extension with Los Blancos this summer.
Vinicius’ current deal expires in 2027, and already last summer, there was talk of a new contract for the 24-year-old. Real Madrid were keen to extend his deal, but Vinicius delayed talks, while reportedly holding talks with Saudi Arabia over a potential move, with figures such as a €1b contract and a €300-400m fee being thrown around. Yet in March, Vinicius seemingly agreed to a deal to extend his Real Madrid deal. That is despite leaks from his own camp that a deal is not done.
Speaking to Cadena SER, Calzada explained that Saudi Arabia feel capable of pulling off any signing currently. “We’re going all out because we know we have the tools to convince anyone, not just money,” Calzada remarked. However he did admit that there were plenty of rumours that do not have much behind them, and agents are often keen to cite Saudi interest as a way of improving their negotiating position.
Calzada went on to confirm that the CEO of the league has held negotiations with some teams, and that it would not surprise him if Vinicius did arrive in the Saudi Pro League. However in terms of Al-Hilal as a club, Calzada said that there was ‘nothing’ with Vinicius currently. Calzada went on to espouse the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo in convincing players to go to Saudi Arabia, while describing Neymar Junior’s spell at Al-Hilal as ‘unfortunate’, but not a move that they regretted. That is despite a reported cost of €302m to Saudi Arabia for his 18-month spell, in which he played just seven matches.
Lameckmbewe
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I can't be..
RealMadridTom79
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rodrygo ghosts against big teams just pay the refs
Pfffff
lightrex
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Al Hilal - Rejected by Theo Hernandez, Rejected by Victor Oshimen, Rejected by Bruno Fernandez...now they r lining up 4th rejection
voebeipsuy
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Btw im Real fan not Vinicius fan. I’d be the happiest if he wouldn’t be like this believe me. No one is bigger than our club.
rodrygo ghosts against big teams just pay the refs
Duneimnopy
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just get out from Madrid lazy and useless VINI.....F...
Ungrateful animal like you Stupid guy. Mbappe rejected Madrid for many years and it was this same Vini who carried Madrid on his shoulders to give us two champion league trophies, suddenly, Mbappe finally arrives in Madrid and animals like has quickly forgotten what Vini did and all you could do is just insult him. He would never blame your entire generation, idiot.
RealMadridTom79
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Let him go. Fed up with this drama. Either him or his entourage are greatly pigs using Saudi offer to squeeze out more money from the club. If he really wants to play for Madrid he would accept the clubs offer. How come Modric, Kroos, Benzema etc never has this drama around salary. They really wanted to play for Madrid. He would earn a decent Money what is he complaining about. Sell him and keep Rodrigo. He’s just as good as him and never complains about Money.
Btw im Real fan not Vinicius fan. I’d be the happiest if he wouldn’t be like this believe me. No one is bigger than our club.
RealMadridTom79
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Let him go. Fed up with this drama. Either him or his entourage are greatly pigs using Saudi offer to squeeze out more money from the club. If he really wants to play for Madrid he would accept the clubs offer. How come Modric, Kroos, Benzema etc never has this drama around salary. They really wanted to play for Madrid. He would earn a decent Money what is he complaining about. Sell him and keep Rodrigo. He’s just as good as him and never complains about Money.
I’m far from fake mate. Im a die hard Madrid fan for more than 30 years regularly going for games. Just being honest and realistic.
AFerPvxp8676
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Let him go. Fed up with this drama. Either him or his entourage are greatly pigs using Saudi offer to squeeze out more money from the club. If he really wants to play for Madrid he would accept the clubs offer. How come Modric, Kroos, Benzema etc never has this drama around salary. They really wanted to play for Madrid. He would earn a decent Money what is he complaining about. Sell him and keep Rodrigo. He’s just as good as him and never complains about Money.
Fake fan spotted 🤦🏾♂️
AFerPvxp8676
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just get out from Madrid lazy and useless VINI.....F...
Fake fan spotted
Yibadelrst
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just get out from Madrid lazy and useless VINI.....F...
Senbcdimtz
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is Neymar Jr still playing for Brazil national team? Please answer me. Thank you.
Neddlptu
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for now it's like, however goes to Saudi Arabia he will just go and earn money while his talent is getting weak. they just want to finish our Brazilian players thinking that they are going to reach at the level of Europe. they will be no any ather terms like real Madrid, Barcelona, mancity, arsenal, atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester united.
RealMadridTom79
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Let him go. Fed up with this drama. Either him or his entourage are greatly pigs using Saudi offer to squeeze out more money from the club. If he really wants to play for Madrid he would accept the clubs offer. How come Modric, Kroos, Benzema etc never has this drama around salary. They really wanted to play for Madrid. He would earn a decent Money what is he complaining about. Sell him and keep Rodrigo. He’s just as good as him and never complains about Money.
dibbdkoryz
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good
nopaciptuz
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yeah vinicius will join after 8-10 years
KumahEmmanuel011
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these Saudi people again
SURFASASFUC
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Good, Go! Maybe be harder to hear him runnin at da Mouth from out East. Can anyone explain the Business model the Saudi league use? Often looks like attendance is minimal even in their small venues. Are the television rights and sponsors kicking in enough to sustain the outrageous Salaries or is Saudi Royal investing to make League successful? Appreciate any insight! i like Vini but he can get carried away, great talent maybe needs to focus more on Match then ignorant Fans
zumbeilprs
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crazy if he goes that's the end like Neymar
pasacdlnp
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