Vinícius Júnior Transfer from Real Madrid to Al Ittihad
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing a significant offer to acquire Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid. Sources indicate that the offer is expected to surpass 300 million euros in an effort to persuade the Spanish club, potentially setting a new transfer record, which is currently held by Paris Saint-Germain for Neymar. Furthermore, it is rumored that Vinicius Jr. would be offered an unprecedented salary of 200 million euros annually for a duration of five seasons, amounting to a total of 1 billion euros over the course of the contract. Although no new discussions have been initiated with Vinicius Jr., it is understood that he is content in Madrid and desires to remain there. Real Madrid's position is reportedly that they would only release the player if his 1 billion euro release clause is triggered.
The Saudi Pro League is interested in Vinicius Junior and has mentioned Al-Ittihad as one of the potential clubs to acquire him. The offer made to Vinicius is reportedly 20 times his current salary. The transfer would allow Real Madrid to refresh their squad and add to their treasury, but Vinicius would lose the opportunity to aim for the Ballon d'Or and prestigious European competitions like the Champions League.
The CEO of the Saudi Pro League, Omar Mugharbel, expressed interest in bringing Vinicius Jr. to Saudi Arabia. He noted that top Saudi clubs, such as Al Ittihad, possess the necessary infrastructure and power to attract a player of Vinicius Jr.'s caliber. It was reported that there was a previous inquiry by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, but negotiations did not progress. Vinicius Jr. has a release clause of 1 billion euros with Real Madrid, and there were initial salary proposals of up to 350 million euros annually.
Vinicius Junior is understood to be considering a lucrative proposal from Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, who own 75 per cent of Al Ahli, Al Ittihad, Al Hilal and Al Nassr, have discussed the transfer with Real Madrid, but the Spanish giants do not want him to leave. Real would also demand his £850m release clause. A formal offer has not yet been submitted, but Vinicius is yet to dismiss the idea.
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