Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) could move to the Saudi Arabian League.
New details have emerged about Vinicius’ contract offer, which could see him leave Real Madrid, British outlet SportsBible reported on Wednesday.
Born in 2000, Vinicius joined Real Madrid ahead of the 2018-2019 season, and after a period of adjustment, he has established himself as a world-class striker. He scored 17 goals and provided 10 assists in 35 Spanish Primera Liga games in 2021-2022, 10 goals and 9 assists in 33 league games in 2022-2023, and 15 goals and 5 assists in 26 league games in 2023-2024. This season, he scored five goals in 11 league games.
He finished second overall in the recently announced Ballon d’Or. However, Vinicius was initially favored to win the Ballon d’Or, and he was furious after being snubbed. He boycotted the ceremony, sparking controversy.
‘It took him a few years to adapt to European soccer,’ says SportsBible.
Now, he is one of the best strikers in the world. 파워볼사이트 He scored a total of 24 goals last season. Vinicius is under contract with Real Madrid until 2027. However, he hasn”t linked his future with the club anymore. Currently, a €1 billion deal has been discussed in the Saudi Arabian league. Real Madrid have contacted Vinicius’ representatives to discuss the terms of a new contract,” the source said.
The outlet cited a report from Spanish outlet FootMercato, which said: “Real Madrid are trying to keep hold of Vinicius. The Saudi Arabian league has offered Vinicius a salary unheard of in the world of soccer. The offer has been described as historic. It could make him the highest-paid player in the world. Vinicius may leave Spain to try his luck in the Middle East. According to sources, Vinicius wants to join the Saudi Arabian League starting in 2026.
Meanwhile, the league has been on a star-studded signing spree recently. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nasr), Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante (Al Ittihad), and more. Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) and Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) are also reportedly on the radar. ‘Vinicius is also understood to be on the transfer list,’ adds SportsBible.