The Brazilian winger won’t be leaving for the Saudi Pro League this summer, but has held off extending his Madrid contract.
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has been offered the most lucrative contract in soccer history by the Saudi Pro League. While the Brazilian and the LaLiga giants have made it clear he won’t be going anywhere this summer, ESPN claims he hasn’t rejected the Saudi Arabia’s advances entirely and has left the door open to a move in 2025.
Madrid have rejected any suggestion Vinícius would be leaving the club in the current transfer window, which could only happen if an interested party were to pay his €1 billion ($1.12 billion) release clause. The player himself feels he is in with a chance of winning the Ballon d’Or this year and believes his best opportunity to do so is with Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
However, Saudi chiefs are hopeful the Spanish club will be more open to negotiating a move in 2025, at which point he will have two years left on his contract. The winger is expected to make a definitive decision about a potential transfer at the end of the season.
How much has Vinícius been offered to play in the Saudi Pro League? Which team would he play for?
Vinícius has been offered €350 million ($392.27 million) per season by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, who own 75% stakes in Al-Ahli, Karim Benzema’s Al-Ittihad, Neymar’s Al-Hilal and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.
The proposal is for the Brazilian to play for Al-Ahli and become an ambassador for Saudi soccer ahead of the 2034 World Cup. If he were to sign the deal, he would surpass Lionel Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar as the highest-paid player on the planet, and the best-paid of all time.
Vinícius hesitant over Real Madrid contract extension
Real Madrid are hoping to extend Vinícius’ current contract beyond 2027. ESPN say, however, his representatives have told his current employers he would prefer to hold off for now, allowing him time to consider his future options during the season.
With Saudi Arabia pushing, the 15-time European champions know a huge offer will be required to convince the 24-year-old to stay.
Vinícius has become a hugely important player for Los Merengues under Ancelotti, as well as big fan favourite. The Brazil international has scored 83 goals and provided 77 assists in 266 games for the club, with two of his strikes coming in the two Champions League finals he has played in.
Tusabnstyz
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The future is now. Tomorrow have nothing to do with our future after you have pass 20yrs. What are you waiting for Son. Saudi is waiting on you this summer okay. Tomorrow isn't our, Anything can happen to your career.
Tusabnstyz
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If Mbappa was having this chance after he join RM, he was slowly coming to ask RM to leave in this summer cause he knows now football isn't about playing the game, but making the money
Tusabnstyz
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why he shouldn't move to Saudi? Is spin his country. Go and break the bank Son
Jitbcemos
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He already gotten all trophies better leave now while your and valuable time. Grab that 350ml and enjoy life 🤑
Executioner1
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Endrick, Mbappe have to find a way to get their best.
shut up and face your broke club
biuciklnu
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Endrick, Mbappe have to find a way to get their best.
Mahblmst
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Go for the money bro , after football what else
Tozbcklyz
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never
chukwuka29
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let's see.. the future will tell us 😒😒😒🤷🤷🤷🤷
macabiosu
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Please nooooooooo
Beybdimtyz
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Never move on Saudi
Abdullah_Hosain_018
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If he get ballon then he should be leave & get those rich people money 💵
dekaeiryz
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Absolutely, soccer is about a money not a trophy
bandis77
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so far it looks that madrid will need to keep him or mbappe to play on the left. Mbappe as 9 doesnt work well with Vini. i think one of them has to go to get best out of the team
Klassik102
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The B’or will be the reason to stay when Don Peres run the race for the man sooner
fapacknost
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As a Brasilian yes. He can't deny big money.
magnumpi
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Vini has at least six years remaining to play for RM. It will be disastrous for Vini 💯💯💯💯.💯💯 Bad news for Madrid as well. Vini should run for money after the age of 30✅
if you are watching real Madrid match right now you should advise vini should leave
magnumpi
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my opinion is that he should leave but not to Saudi Arabia.. Madrid should get a no9 mbappe should play his natural role as a no9 because right now real Madrid are playing nonsense
Jieilnpruy
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Am a Madrid fan, I think Vinicius Jr. should accept this offer next season if Al-Ahli pay his release clause. Madrid and him, will benefit.
Ruuadklorz
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money 🤑 talks
AnotherKenyan
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we die with Vini jr we raised him it's time he pays back for the good parenting 🤍🤍 #HallaMadrid
leuacdilmu
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yes
essasowe67
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Vini is not leaving this summer otherwise it will jeopardize his chances of winning the Ballon d’ or
tanceknst
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very funny for Vini to reject such a huge amount... he won't get any chance to be offered again in the future..he he...
yatbdimpty
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Mbape impact
seadlpruy
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the mbappe effect
sibdiklz
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Why would he leave when he has a higher chance of winning the ballon D’or
robin007
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Vini has at least six years remaining to play for RM. It will be disastrous for Vini 💯💯💯💯.💯💯 Bad news for Madrid as well. Vini should run for money after the age of 30✅
khaleepher_kabara
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Nooo
MadridSport
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No way