Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior Considers $1.66 Billion Saudi Proposal

Real Madrid Forward Vinicius Junior Explores $1.66 Billion Offer

Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Junior is open to an offer exceeding $1.6 billion to join the Saudi Arabian Pro League. Vinicius, 24, has been approached by Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) officials regarding a move to a Saudi club on a five-year contract worth around $332 million per season, plus bonuses.

The package would also include a separate 10-year contract to become an ambassador for the 2034 World Cup, which is set to be held in Saudi Arabia, although financial specifics are still being discussed. While no formal offer has been presented, Vinicius has not dismissed the potential opportunity and has allowed PIF to engage with Real Madrid on his behalf, according to sources close to the player.

Despite expressing that he is 'happy and motivated' in Madrid, both Vinicius and his representatives recognize that a lucrative offer such as this warrants careful consideration. Reports indicate that Real Madrid has shown no intention of negotiating a transfer, particularly given Vinicius's one billion euro buy-out clause. Both Real Madrid and PIF have yet to respond to inquiries for comment.

As it stands, the most significant Saudi transfer to date was from Al Hilal, which acquired Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain for $150 million. With Karim Benzema at Al Ittihad and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, PIF had attempted to lure Kylian Mbappe to join last year, but he opted for Real Madrid instead. The proposal for Vinicius is understood to mirror that of the Mbappe offer, should he join Al Ahli alongside former Premier League players Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino.