Vinícius Júnior, at 24 years old, has become one of the great stars of world soccer. His performance at Real Madrid has been spectacular, establishing himself as one of the most unbalancing players of the moment. However, his talent hasn't gone unnoticed in Saudi Arabia, where some teams have shown a growing interest in signing him.
Al-Ahli is one of the Saudi clubs that has expressed its admiration for the Brazilian winger. According to recent reports, the contacts between the player's entourage and Saudi soccer have remained active. "We reported of new contacts in December between Saudi Arabia and Vinícius a month ago in The Athletic," Journalist Mario Cortegana stated on Rubén Martín's Twitch channel.
An interest that doesn't cease
Saudi Arabia has recently demonstrated its intention to attract the great figures of soccer. With significant economic investments, several teams have managed to incorporate top-level players in recent markets. Now, their goal is to convince Vinícius to join this ambitious project.
According to Cortegana, Real Madrid was adamant in the summer and referred to the player's release clause. "They didn't even want to listen," he stated. Meanwhile, the Brazilian also didn't consider the possibility of leaving at that time, as he was focused on his career at the white club.
However, the situation could change. With offers that could exceed 300 million euros, the pressure from Saudi Arabia is increasing.
Real Madrid and Vinícius's motivation
For now, Real Madrid maintains its stance of not negotiating the departure of its star. Vinícius is key for Ancelotti, and the club trusts that he will lead the project in the future.
One of the factors that could influence his decision is his desire for revenge after not winning the Ballon d'Or. Vinícius is determined to continue showing his quality at the highest competitive level and establish himself as the best player in the world. His performance at Real Madrid is key to achieving that goal.
Will Real Madrid's stance change?
Saudi Arabia doesn't give up. The strategy is clear: try to convince both the player and the white club to accept a multimillion-dollar offer. "They are going to try to do with Real Madrid the same as with Vinícius: force them to say yes, they believe everyone has a price," Cortegana stated.
The Brazilian's future remains an enigma. Although for now his commitment to Real Madrid is firm, Saudi interest could continue to increase. With the insistence of the clubs in the Saudi league and the possibility of an irresistible offer, the next transfer market could bring new surprises.