Tomás Roncero is on edge. Last night he confirmed the fears of Madrid fans about a possible unexpected departure of Vinícius from Real Madrid.
Roncero explained on Cadena Ser's El Larguero that Arabs are still determined to get Vinícius. They're willing to pay any crazy amount.
This is how he presented the issue last night on Cadena Ser's microphones: "Madrid has that very clear intention to renew his contract, and Vinícius says yes behind the scenes."
Roncero Fears the Power of Petrodollars
"He sees that he still needs to win a Ballon d'Or. To do so, he knows he has to be at Real Madrid.
"However, pressure is coming from Arabia. But I believe he will resist those temptations, which would be logical. Because in Arabia, they can pay him ten times more than in Madrid.
If the amounts are exorbitant, I don't know to what extent you can say no to everything. Obviously, Madrid isn't considering selling him; his initial thoughts are to renew with Madrid."
Vini Could Leave Real Madrid for 300 Million
"But imagine next summer comes and they offer Madrid 400 million euros.Even Madrid will say 'this is a big deal because it's out of the market.'"
"The temptations are very strong because they are determined to try to convince him.
"I know Vini and it's true that he loves Madrid because they called him when he was 16, and that's unforgettable. When you're a kid and a big club like Madrid comes for you and pays 45 million euros when you're still unknown, that's appreciated.
"I know that he and his entourage will always be grateful to Madrid. Madrid put him on top and then he, with his ability to overcome, has gone from memes to being the best in the world.
"There's Going to be an Arab Offensive to Take Vinícius"
"However, the economic issue is very important. If the Saudis lose their minds and put a scandalous amount on the table for both him and Real Madrid, we'll see.
"I want to think not. But we'll see what happens next summer, but there's going to be an Arab offensive, I'm telling you."
Official media have considered Vinícius's departure from Real Madrid possible. That is, as long as the Arabs pay Real Madrid his release clause: one billion euros.
Defensa Central attributes to Florentino Pérez: "If they pay him one billion and another billion of the clause to us and he wants to leave..."
However, the reality is quite different. Vinícius has agreed with Florentino Pérez on his departure from Real Madrid if an offer exceeding 300 million euros is presented and he agrees.
That is precisely the figure the Arab offer has prepared for Florentino Pérez. 300 million as a transfer and one billion for the player spread over five years.
It's understandable that Tomás Roncero be nervous. Money isn't a problem for those responsible for Arab soccer.