- A Saudi Arabian club has reportedly offered a €1 billion package for Vinícius Jr., including €300 million to Real Madrid and a €200 million annual salary for five years
- Real Madrid has rejected selling Vinícius Jr. for less than his €1 billion release clause
- The club is open to transfer negotiations only if Vinícius Jr. expresses a desire to leave, which he has not done
- Vinícius Jr. reaffirmed his commitment to Real Madrid, calling it his “dream club” after the Champions League win against Salzburg
- This season, Vinícius Jr. has scored 16 goals and provided 10 assists in 26 matches for Real Madrid
Key Takeaways:
A Saudi Arabian club has made a staggering €1 billion offer for Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior, according to reports from the Spanish outlet “As.” The proposal includes a €300 million transfer fee for Real Madrid and a five-year contract worth €200 million annually for the player.
🚨 Saudi Arabia are preparing a €300M proposal to present to Real Madrid for Vinícius Júnior and are offering €200M per year to the Brazilian. 🤑🇸🇦
(Source: AS) pic.twitter.com/YtnxtWWCiy
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) January 28, 2025
Real Madrid has firmly declined the offer, insisting they will not sell Vinícius Jr. for less than his €1 billion release clause. The club’s management has clarified that they are willing to consider transfer negotiations only if the player himself expresses a desire to leave. However, Vinícius has shown no inclination to depart from Madrid.
After Real Madrid’s recent Champions League victory against Salzburg, Vinícius addressed the transfer speculation, reaffirming his loyalty to the club. “My future? Real Madrid!” he stated, adding, “101 goals with my dream club. I came as a child, and being able to enter the history of this club makes me the happiest person in the world.”
Vinícius has been instrumental for Real Madrid this season, scoring 16 goals and providing 10 assists in 26 appearances across all competitions. Despite reported interest from Saudi clubs such as Al Hilal and Al Nassr, the 23-year-old continues to solidify his place as a key figure at the Bernabéu.