La Liga giants Real Madrid are reportedly going through a serious provide as Brazilian ahead Vinicius Jr. is open to a Saudi Arabian deal exceeding 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion), sources advised Reuters on Monday.
The 24-year-old was approached by officers from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), who gauged his curiosity in becoming a member of the Saudi Pro League (SPL) on a profitable five-year contract price roughly 200 million euros per season, plus bonuses.
The bundle additionally features a separate 10-year contract to change into an envoy for the 2034 World Cup, which might be hosted in Saudi Arabia, although these phrases and monetary particulars are but to be finalized.
While an official provide has not but been made, Vinicius has not dominated out the transfer and has given PIF permission to strategy Real Madrid.
Despite being “happy and motivated” in Madrid, Vinicius and his representatives are fastidiously contemplating the substantial provide.
Sources near the participant point out that Real Madrid have proven no real interest in negotiating a switch, emphasizing the participant’s 1 billion euro buyout clause.
Neither Real Madrid nor PIF responded to requests for remark.
Saudi Arabia is eager to be taken significantly as a soccer powerhouse, launching a Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project. PIF now owns 75% of the capital within the nation’s high golf equipment: Al Ahli, Al Ittihad, Al Hilal, and Al Nassr.
The most notable Saudi switch up to now noticed Al Hilal spend 90 million euros on ahead Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.
With Karim Benzema at Al Ittihad and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, PIF beforehand tried to signal France captain Kylian Mbappe for Al Ahli final 12 months. Mbappe, nonetheless, declined the provide and joined Real Madrid in June.
The proposed deal for Vinicius is known to reflect the provide made to Mbappe. Should he transfer, Vinicius would be a part of Al Ahli, teaming up with former Premier League stars Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino.
Vinicius, who signed an extension with Real Madrid in 2022, is underneath contract till 2027 and is a contender for the Ballon d’Or after serving to Real safe a Champions League and La Liga double final season.
Source: www.dailysabah.com