The story of Vinícius Júnior at Real Madrid could end, or so it's said in the Barcelona press. SPORT has interviewed Manolo Romero, a Madrid scout for 20 years, who has dropped a bomb: Florentino might be willing to sell the Brazilian. However, if this were to happen, the president would do it at the right price and without losing money on the deal.
Speaking about the rumored departure of Vinícius Júnior to Saudi Arabia, Romero pointed out: "I was convinced he would leave. If they come with more than 300 million, I'm convinced Florentino will sell him, even drive him to the airport in his car."
"300 million is a lot of money. I think Florentino's favorite will be Mbappé. He's been after him for seven years," Manolo Romero concluded about the possible departure of Vinícius Júnior.
At the moment, it seems unlikely that Vinícius Júnior could leave Real Madrid. We're talking about the winner of The Best, Globe Soccer Award, and a worthy Ballon d'Or contender. He's the club's big star, even though a former scout has made these claims. In reply to the recent interest from Saudi Arabia, Florentino already referred to his 1 billion clause.
Florentino Has a Plan for Vinícius Júnior: Renewal Underway with Real Madrid
At the moment, Mbappé is the highest-paid player on the Real Madrid team, and what Florentino wants is for Vinícius Júnior to at least come close. In recent months, he's received approaches from Saudi Arabia, offering him a lot of money. Al-Ahli put the biggest contract in history on the table, but the white club refused to negotiate and referred to his 1 billion clause.
It's been proven that Vinícius Júnior has the same or even greater importance than Mbappé and Florentino doesn't want to waste time. AS has revealed that everything is ready to offer him the renewal, preparing a big contract to try to convince him and make him forget the great interest he has in Saudi Arabia. Everyone wants him to stay, although it's true that negotiations haven't started yet and it won't be easy.
The president of Real Madrid doesn't want to lose the golden goose, no matter how much Barcelona tries to stir things up with his possible departure.