Real Madrid and Brazilian team striker Vinicius Jr. is open to an offer worth more than 1 billion Euros from Saudi Arabia, sources close to the player said in the early morning of August 13.
Vinicius was approached by officials of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) to inquire about his interest in moving to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) on a five-year contract worth around 200 million Euros per season on a permanent basis. , plus bonuses.
The package will also include a separate 10-year contract to become an ambassador for the 2034 World Cup, which is expected to be held in the country, but those terms and financial figures are yet to be announced. is discussed.
Although no official offer has yet been made, Vinicius has not yet ruled out the move and has allowed PIF to approach Real Madrid.
Although "happy and motivated" in the Spanish capital, Vinicius and his representatives believe that a lucrative offer like this needs to be carefully studied.
Another source close to this player said that Real Madrid is not interested in transfer negotiations, but emphasized the player's 1 billion Euro buyout clause.
Real Madrid and PIF did not respond to requests for comment.
Obsessed with being respected as a football force, Saudi Arabia has announced a Project to invest and privatize sports clubs, with PIF taking ownership of 75% of the capital of four top clubs. The first are Al Ahli, Al Ittihad, Al Hilal and Al Nassr.
The biggest transfer was made at the most successful club in the country, Al Hilal, when they spent 90 million Euros to buy striker Neymar from Paris St Germain.
With Karim Benzema at Al Ittihad and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, last year PIF tried to persuade France captain Kylian Mbappe to become the big name that Al Ahli still lacks.
However, the striker rejected the lucrative offer and joined Real Madrid in June.
The offer for Vinicius is understood to be similar to the offer for Mbappe. The Brazilian will join Al Ahli, alongside Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino.
Vinicius, who has a contract until 2027, is a bright candidate for the 2024 Golden Ball award after helping Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga double last season.
