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Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Portuguese superstar in the Middle East</li><li>Region wants another face of the division</li><li>South American staying put in Spain for now</li></ul>

No chance! Vinicius Jr rejects audacious transfer approach to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League as Brazilian targets Ballon d'Or with Real Madrid

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The Brazil international has become one of the leading lights in world football, with his stock soaring on the back of La Liga and Champions League title wins. He has become a talismanic presence at Santiago Bernabeu and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/vinicius-jr-tribute-cristiano-ronaldo-iconic-goal-celebration-real-madrid-champions-league-no-siuuuu/blte1fe7a1be92057fb" target="_blank">dons the No.7 shirt in Madrid that five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo once filled</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Portuguese icon <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/contract-extension-cristiano-ronaldo-40-al-nassr-superstar-prolong-62-goal-stint-saudi-arabia/blt9b5fe85776a669ee" target="_blank">Ronaldo is now in the Middle East</a>, with efforts being made to see Vinicius tread a similar path. According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-updates/Ox3LvzY83whP/enRXp9jrpvvB/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) delegation, working on behalf of the Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport, has sounded out Vinicius’ representatives regarding a future move.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Such a switch would see the South American become the new face of the Saudi Pro League, while working on a lucrative contract. Saudi delegates are eager to put another marquee signing in place ahead of the nation <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-saudi-arabia-stadium-2034-world-cup-cristiano-ronaldo-endorses-plans/bltf89e942347cfff19" target="_blank">hosting the World Cup finals in 2034</a>.

DID YOU KNOW?

Vinicius is set to prove out of reach for now, as he has a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/vinicius-junior-is-going-nowhere-real-madrid-finally-announce-new-contract-star-winger-that-will-keep-him-santiago-bernabeu-until-2027/blta53c8edc0094c9e9" target="_blank">contract in Madrid through to 2027 that includes a €1 billion (£856m/$1.1bn) release clause</a>. The 24-year-old has made it clear that he has no desire to take on a new challenge any time soon, with it his <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">intention to win the Ballon d’Or</a> while representing his current employers.

WHAT NEXT?

No chance! Vinicius Jr rejects audacious transfer approach to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League as Brazilian targets Ballon d'Or with Real Madrid | Goal.com

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior has reportedly turned down an approach to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League.

No chance! Vinicius Jr rejects audacious transfer approach to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League as Brazilian targets Ballon d&apos;Or with Real Madrid