Vinícius Jr.'s future remains one of the most discussed topics at Real Madrid. Although rumors about his possible departure have decreased, the situation remains uncertain.
Saudi Arabia has returned to the fray, and Real Madrid, led by Florentino Pérez, already knows how it will manage the impending million-dollar offer.
Vinícius Jr. and the Future Up in the Air
The young Brazilian, with a contract until 2027, has been the subject of several news stories in recent months. The club has not stopped working on his renewal, but the initial attempts have not been well received by the footballer. After the defeat in the 2024 Ballon d'Or, Vinícius rejected the renewal, causing concern within the club.
Silence has been the response from both Vinícius and his entourage, who have not made clear what the player's future will be. Although Real Madrid still sees Vinícius as key for the future, his departure before 2027 remains uncertain.
The Saudi Threat: 240 Million on the Table
Al-Hilal, one of the most powerful clubs in the Saudi Pro League, has set its sights on Vinícius. According to reports from The Telegraph, Saudi Arabia would be willing to offer a staggering figure: 240 million euros to acquire the Brazilian next summer. An astronomical figure that would put Real Madrid in a difficult predicament.
Although the white club remains firm in its stance of not letting Vinícius Jr. go unless the player himself decides to leave, the Saudi offer has made many nervous in the offices of Santiago Bernabéu. Florentino Pérez knows that these offers could destabilize Vinícius if he has doubts about his future in Madrid.
Real Madrid's Position
Real Madrid's president, Florentino Pérez, has been clear: Vinícius Jr. will not leave the club unless his release clause, set at 1 billion euros, is paid. Although this figure seems an insurmountable barrier, there are no guarantees that Saudi Arabia will easily give up.
The goal of the Saudi offer is not only to sign Vinícius but also to break one of the most complex sagas Real Madrid has experienced in recent times. After the long pursuit of Kylian Mbappé, the 'Vinícius case' could be the next big challenge for Florentino Pérez.
Many wonder what will go through Vinícius's mind. It is true that the player could decide to stay in Madrid with the hope of winning more titles and perhaps the Ballon d'Or. However, the tempting offer from Saudi Arabia could make him reconsider his future.