According to reports, Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Junior will not decide on possibly moving to the Saudi Pro League until the end of the 2024/25 campaign. The 24-year-old is regarded as one of the finest wingers globally and has been in wide speculations to make his way to the Middle East in a deal that would pay him up to €350 million per year.
Vinicius, instrumental in Real Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League double last season, is already in pole position to win the Ballon d’Or in 2024. Keeping that in mind, the Brazilian is being circumspect on any decision that could potentially scotch his chances. Although he is currently tied to Madrid until 2027 with a €1 billion release clause, the Saudi clubs believe Los Blancos will come down from their demands next year.
While Vinicius remains focused on the present campaign, this interest has prompted him to delay negotiations over a contract extension with Madrid. Ahead of their weekend encounter against Real Valladolid, the winger put some string performances, recording assists in Madrid’s UEFA Supercup win over Atalanta and the league stalemate against Mallorca.
