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For several days now, the Vinicius Jr rumor has made a big comeback in Saudi Arabia. And according to our information, it’s even more than just a tabloid rumor. Indeed, as revealed by us on Saturday, the Brazilian star is seriously considering joining the Saudi Pro League. The Saudis are ready to make him the highest paid player in history, and the local government is ready to do anything to place him at Al-Hilal.
Representatives of the club have already met the player in Madrid, and the number 7 of Real Madrid is rather tempted by the Saudi challenge, but rather for 2026. In any case, the daily Marca reveals, in turn, new elements on this series. We learn in particular that Real Madrid is clearly not calm in this matter.
It’s serious
While the Merengues already want to discuss a new contract with him, they have more and more doubts about the player’s future. The media notably mentions a discussion between a major manager of the club and the player during which the latter made it clear that he put the financial plan on the same level as the sporting plan, which clearly suggests that he is entirely inclined to accept the Saudi proposal. The Ballon d’Or episode also hurt the player and pushed him to take Saudi interest a little more seriously.
A difficult situation to manage for Real Madrid, which had logically built its future project around the Canarinha player. Of course, with a contract until 2027 and a billion-euro release clause, the Whites are in a strong position at the moment. But if the player decides to leave by forcing his departure, Real Madrid will be forced to let him go…
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