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Saudi Arabia preparing world-record €300m transfer bid for Vinicius Junior as Real Madrid superstar lined up to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Middle East on eye-watering €1bn contract

<p>The Brazil international forward is currently on the books of Real Madrid, where he has savoured La Liga and Champions League title glory. He has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ballon-d-or-winner-why-vinicius-jr-ignoring-golden-ball-talk-champions-league-final-real-madrid/blt6e577c5d13c04eae" target="_blank">become a Ballon d’Or contender</a> and is yet to reach his peak at 24 years of age.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Vinicius is, however, being lined up for a move that could see him join Blancos legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia’s CEO, Omar Mugharbel, has told <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/mil-millones-para-vinicius-n/ " target="_blank"><em>AS</em></a> of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/saudi-pro-league-ceo-vinicius-junior-transfer-matter-of-time-real-madrid-mega-offer/blt05c327ff8f112bf9" target="_blank">recruitment plans for 2025</a>: “In the summer we hope to see some interesting signings. So we'll wait and see what happens with that.” </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The same news outlet reports that Vinicius sits at the top of the Saudi wish list. Any approach for the South American superstar will see transfer history made as the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/100-most-expensive-football-transfers-all-time/ikr3oojohla51fh9adq3qkwpu" target="_blank">fee involved in Neymar’s €222m (£186m/$232m) move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 is eclipsed</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>It is claimed that teams such as Al-Hilal – who are ready to replace Neymar after terminating his contract – and Al-Ahli are ready to splash out €300m (£251m/$313m) on Vinicius. He will also be handed a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/revealed-vinicius-junior-al-ahli-contract-real-madrid-star-highest-paid-athlete-world-ahead-lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-mlb-icon/blt8a7e93784d195daf" target="_blank">lucrative contract worth €1 billion (£838m/$1bn) over the next five years</a>.</p>

TELL ME MORE

<p>Real, though, have no intention of parting with the Brazilian. They <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-new-long-term-contract-kylian-mbappe-highest-paid-player/bltb97150906c9ff13e" target="_blank">have a €1bn release clause in his current contract</a> and are reportedly keen to discuss fresh terms that will see a deal at Santiago Bernabeu that is due to run until 2027 extended on an improved salary.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Saudi Arabia preparing world-record €300m transfer bid for Vinicius Junior as Real Madrid superstar lined up to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Middle East on eye-watering €1bn contract | Goal.com

Saudi Pro League officials are reportedly readying a world-record €300m transfer bid for Vinicius Junior that will land the Brazilian a €1bn contract.