Saudi League Eyes €350M Bid for Vinicius Junior Despite Ongoing Madrid Talks
Despite public declarations from Vinicius Junior about his desire to remain at Real Madrid, Saudi Pro League officials are intensifying efforts to sign the Brazilian winger with a record-breaking offer.
While the 23-year-old’s current contract at the Santiago Bernabeu runs until 2027, negotiations for an extension have yet to result in a formal agreement. Both Real Madrid and the player are reportedly calm about the situation, but the lack of progress has drawn renewed interest from Saudi Arabia.
Behind the scenes, senior Saudi Pro League executives have been tracking the winger’s situation for over a year and are now reportedly prepared to make a staggering €350 million (£302 million) offer to secure his transfer, surpassing the world-record €222 million fee paid by PSG for Neymar in 2017.
Sources indicate that Vinicius has already received a written, non-binding five-year contract proposal worth nearly €1 billion (£864 million), including performance-based bonuses. The deal is part of a broader, long-term vision by Saudi officials to bring top-tier global talent to the kingdom, with a three-year window to sign the Real Madrid star.
This aggressive push follows Al Hilal’s failed €300 million bid for Kylian Mbappé in 2023, as Saudi clubs continue to reshape the global football market with unmatched financial firepower.
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