- Real Madrid received a €300 million offer from Saudi Arabia for Rodrygo, but both the player and the club rejected the move
- A similar €300 million bid was made for Vinícius Júnior, with a proposed salary of €200 million per season, but he also declined the offer
- The offers did not come from a specific club, though Al-Hilal is believed to be the likely destination, as Saudi Arabia pushes to attract more global stars
Key Takeaways:
Real Madrid has received a €300 million offer from Saudi Arabia for Rodrygo, but the player has turned down the move. The club has also refused to consider selling him. A similar €300 million bid was recently made for Vinícius Júnior, as previously reported. In that case as well, the answer was negative. While the European transfer window closes on Monday, February 3, the Saudi market shuts down today, prompting last-minute activity from Saudi clubs.
🚨 NEW: Saudi Arabia’s offer for Rodrygo:
• €300M fee to Real Madrid.
• €140M salary to Rodrygo.Rodrygo has REJECTED it. @EduAguirre7 pic.twitter.com/RNSfIjLyG6
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) January 31, 2025
Rodrygo was offered a €140 million salary, but he made it clear that he wants to remain at Real Madrid. Vinícius Júnior was presented with a proposal of €200 million per season, but he also declined.
The offers were not linked to a specific club, but it is widely believed that Al-Hilal, the reigning Saudi champion, would have been the likely destination. The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sports is actively working to bring more high-profile players to the league, reportedly even allowing stars to choose their preferred team.