The Saudi Pro League will look to sign Vinicius Junior in a mega-money move from Real Madrid while offering €350 million-a-year wages.
According to a report by ESPN Brazil, Vinicius Junior is the subject of interest from the Saudi Pro League. The Public Investment Fund wants to complete a mega-money deal for the Real Madrid attacker with an annual salary of up to €350 million. They have added that the Brazilian forward has not rejected their approach over a move in the summer transfer window.
However, a separate report by the reliable Jose Felix Diaz on MARCA has revealed that Real Madrid will not sanction Vinicius Junior’s departure in the summer transfer window. In addition, the 24-year-old has rejected the “biggest transfer in history”, with the Saudi Pro League and PIF set to fail in their bid to secure his services.
The rise and rise of Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Junior has established himself as one of the best players in the world since joining Real Madrid from Flamengo in July 2018. The youngster arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu with a lot of hype and fanfare surrounding him. And he has lived up to the expectations surrounding him in the last half a dozen years.
The 24-year-old has become a talismanic figure for Real Madrid in the last few seasons, with Karim Benzema’s surprising departure from the Santiago Bernabeu last summer liberating him further. Vinicius has turned out over 250 times thus far for Real Madrid while amassing 83 goals and 75 assists.
The Brazilian international has also established himself as a pivotal figure for the Selecao, although he does not have the output to show for his efforts. Vinicius Junior has only five goals in 33 appearances thus far for Brazil. Meanwhile, recent reports have linked the player with big-money moves away from Real Madrid, with Manchester United showing interest in him.
Will Real Madrid sell Vini?
The latest update has brought links to the big-spending Saudi Pro League. While pocketing €350 million-a-year wages might be appealing, Vinicius has yet to reach his peak and has much more to achieve in Europe. So, his stance makes sense, and he does not need to leave Real Madrid anytime soon.
In addition, the reigning La Liga champions have constantly maintained that they do not want to part ways with Vinicius anytime soon. So, the Saudi Pro League must look elsewhere, with a move for the 24-year-old Brazilian international not on the cards.
