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Carlo Ancelotti admits he'd 'understand' if Vinicius Junior left Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia as La Liga leaders brace for world-record €300m transfer bid

<p>The Brazil star has been a target for Saudi Pro League clubs since last summer and the latest report from <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/mil-millones-para-vinicius-n/" target="_blank"><em>AS </em></a>has claimed that officials in the Middle Eastern country are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/saudi-arabia-world-record-300m-transfer-bid-vinicius-junior-real-madrid-superstar-join-cristiano-ronaldo-middle-east-1bn-contract/blt611a0d1ee09ef39b#csd035e54a8eee9f82" target="_blank">preparing a world record bid for Vinicius Jr</a>. They are reportedly ready to pay €300 million (£251m/$313m) to Real Madrid for the star attacker and offer him €200m (£167m/$208m) in wages per season.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>As the Spanish champions brace themselves for a record transfer bid, manager Carlo Ancelotti says that he would "understand" if Vinicius chose to move to Saudi Arabia. However, the Italian backed the 24-year-old to pick more glory at Real over riches in the Middle East.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to reporters, the Italian coach said: "I understand everything in football. I understood Toni Kroos retiring from football [last summer]. Not many people understood it, but I did. I understand everything.</p><p>"They're individual decisions. But to me, the player [Vinicius] looks happy and excited about staying here and winning trophies with Real Madrid. I think he's thinking about choosing glory."</p>

WHAT CARLO ANCELOTTI SAID

<p>Madrid will be back in action on Wednesday as they take on Brest in their final league stage match of the Champions League away from home.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

Carlo Ancelotti admits he'd 'understand' if Vinicius Junior left Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia as La Liga leaders brace for world-record €300m transfer bid | Goal.com

Carlo Ancelotti opened up on Vinicius Jr&apos;s future at Real Madrid amid rumours of Saudi officials readying a €300m transfer bid for the Brazilian.

Carlo Ancelotti admits he&apos;d &apos;understand&apos; if Vinicius Junior left Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia as La Liga leaders brace for world-record €300m transfer bid