Saudi Arabia preparing mega offer worth over €300 million for Real Madrid star | OneFootball

Recent reports from AS suggest that Saudi Arabia is planning a massive move to lure Real Madrid’s star forward Vinicius Jr. during the next summer transfer window.

The proposed deal is staggering, with the country preparing to offer over €300 million to Real Madrid as a transfer fee and a jaw-dropping salary package of €200 million per season over a five-year contract for the Brazilian player.

Saudi Arabia’s intentions seem clear—they aim to set a new benchmark in football transfers and player wages.

If the proposed transfer goes through, it would shatter the current record set by PSG when they paid €222 million to secure Neymar from Barcelona.

Two clubs in the race

While no formal contacts have been made with Vinicius so far, the interest from Saudi Arabia is undeniable. Al Hilal, one of the prominent clubs in Riyadh, are seen as a strong contender for his signature.

Saudi Arabia is ready to go all out for Vinicius Jr. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

The club is reportedly looking for a marquee player to fill the void left by Neymar, who is expected to return to Brazil.

With fierce competition from Al Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays, Al Hilal’s pursuit of Vinicius signals their determination to remain competitive.

Vinicius is happy at Real Madrid

Despite the enticing offer, Vinicius is said to be content at Real Madrid. His current contract with the Spanish giants runs until 2027, and the club has plans to negotiate a contract extension with improved financial terms at the end of the season.

Real Madrid’s stance remains firm—they are not interested in selling the player and will refer any suitor to his €1 billion release clause.

However, history shows that Madrid has been willing to negotiate if a player expresses a desire to leave for better conditions. Should Vinicius request the club to consider Saudi Arabia’s proposal, Real Madrid would likely seek the best possible agreement.

For now, the situation remains in its early stages. Saudi Arabia’s astronomical offer demonstrates their growing influence in global football, but whether it will be enough to sway Vinicius from the allure of Madrid remains to be seen.