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Vinícius Júnior Transfer from Real Madrid to Al Ittihad
Responding to rumors about a possible move for Vinicius to Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, Fabinho stated that he does not know if Vinicius already wants to come to Saudi Arabia, adding that if Vinicius came to Jeddah to join Al Ittihad and he was still at the club, he would welcome him very well.
Ramón Planes, the sporting director of Al Ittihad, has stated that a move to the Saudi Pro League is a real possibility for Vinicius Junior should he fail to agree a contract extension with Real Madrid. Planes said he sincerely sees the option for players of Vinicius' level to be in the Saudi Pro League as a real possibility, and also commented on the league's tendency to sign players at a very good playing age. Real Madrid wants to keep Vinicius Junior, and a report from MARCA Radio stated that president Florentino Pérez does not want him to leave under any circumstances. However, the club has been unwilling to meet the player's proposed high salary demands. This has prompted Vinicius Junior to halt negotiations. Pérez is said to be confident an agreement will be reached, but if an agreement is not reached within the next six months, Real Madrid will have to consider selling the player to prevent him from leaving on a free transfer in the summer of 2027.
Ramon Planes, the current sporting director of Al Ittihad, stated on Radio Estadio Noche on Onda Cero that Vinícius is negotiating a contract extension with Real Madrid until 2027. He also said that the Saudi market can be extremely attractive for a player capable of changing his economic scale. Planes said he sees it as a possibility that players like Vinícius could be in Saudi Arabia. He also said that the trend is now to integrate players at a very good footballing age, not just those at the end of their careers. He added that it is possible for top-level players who are at the peak of their form to be in Saudi Arabia.
Vinicius, aged 25, has not renewed his contract with Real Madrid, which expires in 2027. Saudi Arabia is interested in acquiring the Brazilian player from Real Madrid. According to the latest rumors, Saudi football would pay the player 1 billion euros for five seasons and 350 million euros to Real Madrid. Ramón Planes, the sporting director of Saudi champions Al Ittihad, mentioned in Marca about Vinicius and his potential move to Saudi Arabia, stating that it fits within their plan to become one of the most powerful leagues in the world.
The Telegraph reports that one of the Saudi Pro League clubs owned by the nation's Public Investment Fund (PIF) will be given the chance to bid for Vini Jr. and potentially match or surpass the €222 million fee that PSG paid Barcelona to sign Neymar back in 2017. The move is considered due to Vinicius Junior entering the final two years of his contract at Real Madrid, and the club considering selling to avoid him leaving for free.
Vinicius Junior has reportedly shown interest in an offer from the Saudi Pro League, which could potentially make him the highest paid footballer in history. The transfer fee is suggested to be around €300m, with a five-year contract valued at €1bn. Initial discussions reportedly took place via video call and were followed by a face-to-face meeting in Prague. The offer is said to include the opportunity for Vinicius to become an ambassador for the 2034 World Cup. Despite the allure of the financial package, Vinicius is reportedly concerned about how the move might be perceived publicly. He has expressed his commitment to Real Madrid and reportedly conveyed his excitement about a new contract that extends beyond 2027.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PFI) wishes to acquire Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid with an irresistible offer for both the club and the player. Al Ittihad is one of the clubs controlled by the PFI that could potentially acquire him.
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing a significant offer to acquire Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid. Sources indicate that the offer is expected to surpass 300 million euros in an effort to persuade the Spanish club, potentially setting a new transfer record, which is currently held by Paris Saint-Germain for Neymar. Furthermore, it is rumored that Vinicius Jr. would be offered an unprecedented salary of 200 million euros annually for a duration of five seasons, amounting to a total of 1 billion euros over the course of the contract. Although no new discussions have been initiated with Vinicius Jr., it is understood that he is content in Madrid and desires to remain there. Real Madrid's position is reportedly that they would only release the player if his 1 billion euro release clause is triggered.
The Saudi Pro League is interested in Vinicius Junior and has mentioned Al-Ittihad as one of the potential clubs to acquire him. The offer made to Vinicius is reportedly 20 times his current salary. The transfer would allow Real Madrid to refresh their squad and add to their treasury, but Vinicius would lose the opportunity to aim for the Ballon d'Or and prestigious European competitions like the Champions League.
The CEO of the Saudi Pro League, Omar Mugharbel, expressed interest in bringing Vinicius Jr. to Saudi Arabia. He noted that top Saudi clubs, such as Al Ittihad, possess the necessary infrastructure and power to attract a player of Vinicius Jr.'s caliber. It was reported that there was a previous inquiry by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, but negotiations did not progress. Vinicius Jr. has a release clause of 1 billion euros with Real Madrid, and there were initial salary proposals of up to 350 million euros annually.
Vinicius Junior is understood to be considering a lucrative proposal from Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, who own 75 per cent of Al Ahli, Al Ittihad, Al Hilal and Al Nassr, have discussed the transfer with Real Madrid, but the Spanish giants do not want him to leave. Real would also demand his £850m release clause. A formal offer has not yet been submitted, but Vinicius is yet to dismiss the idea.
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