This is the promise that the Saudi investment fund made to the agents of the Brazilian last summer after Real Madrid refused to negotiate.
The conditions Saudi -Arabia offers Vinicius Jr. To lure him away, have already been revealed in this newspaper: $ 1.08 billion for five seasons – a stunning net per year of $ 216 million. It would be the most lucrative contract that every athlete has ever signed. That is what is on the table for the player.
As far as Real Madrid is concerned, no formal offer could be made last summer when representatives of the Saudi investment fund to support the World Cup 2034 was a meeting with the club. First they approached Florentino Pérez, whom she refused and read to José Ángel Sánchez. The meeting ultimately took place online, where the general director of Madrid downright refused to negotiate, instead point to the Vinicius freedom clause from Vinicius.
“We are not in a hurry,” the Saudis told the representatives of the Brazilian at the time. “We will approach this as a marathon – just like the one who ended with Mbappé in Real Madrid.”
That example is disturbing because it contains truth. Madrid was busy for the first time with Kylian Mbappé in 2017 and only managed to sign him in 2024. Florentino understands the long game when it comes to securing top talent. The priority of the club now ensures that Vinicius does not approach the end of his contract, which will expire in 2027. That is why Madrid has reached all his agents and investigates the financial conditions that are needed for innovation. This is a clear sign that Madrid does not intend to separate with the most exciting player in the world – Mbappé aside – and the current winner of the best price.
Saudi -Arabia aims the summer movement
According to AS, sources confirm that the Saudi range stays on the table, but there is no further action since the serious approaches last summer. The only certainty is the promise that Saudi Aarabia will intensify his pursuit in June and will be knocking on the door of Madrid again – this time with an official offer that could reach around $ 324 million. “We will sign him, whatever happens,” Saudi representatives have told the Vinicius camp and keep a close eye on the situation. And after his best price win, their desire to take him to the Saudi Pro League has only grown.
Madrid's decision to extend to renewal with Vinicius is a double -edged sword. The club is well aware that public discussions about salaries can create tension in the dressing room, because players start comparing wages. However, Madrid cannot afford to let a player feel as essential as Vinicius feel undervalued, so that he may let his contract leave for free in a few years – just like Mbappé did with PSG.
Hey Jude, what's going on?
Madrid is not only related to the renewal of Vinicius. The situation of Jude Bellingham is also on the horizon. The English midfielder, whose contract runs until 2029, is not yet due to renewal, but his status as a star on the field must ultimately be reflected in his salary. For Vinicius, however, Madrid knows one thing for sure: they hit gold when they signed him for just $ 48.6 million, and let him go. Finding a player of his caliber on the market is not only astronomically expensive – it is virtually impossible.
The good news for Madrid is that the feeling is mutual. Vinicius knows that his place is in Real Madrid. He remains hungry for trophies and individual awards, and there is no better club to achieve that. But armed with his versions and a real range from Saudi Arabia, he is determined to secure the best possible conditions for his renewal.
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