Real Madrid’s superstar Vinicius Junior has been the subject of intense transfer speculation for much of the year, but in recent months it has seemed as if the matter has been resolved. However, the player’s team has leaked that this is not the case.
Vinicius was courted by Saudi Arabia last summer, where the Middle Eastern superpower made its interest known. There was talk of a contract worth 1 billion euros spread over five years for Vinicius, as well as rumours of a bid of 300-400 million euros to Real Madrid. The Brazilian player also reportedly met with Saudi representatives to discuss a deal.
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However, doubts about the length of the deal seemed to push Vinicius towards a new contract with Real Madrid, and reports surfaced of an agreement. But Vinicius’ team now claims that this is not true.
Real Madrid and Vinicius closer, but not done
According to the latest news from Marca, from sources close to the club, Vinicius and Real Madrid have come significantly closer to a new deal. They state that Vinicius initially demanded €30 million per season, while Real Madrid do not want to pay him more than €20 million annually – an increase of €3 million from his current deal.
No Saudi Arabian official offer for Vinicius
Despite the huge sums that were allegedly offered to Vinicius, the same sources claim that no formal offer has been put on the table. Although there have been discussions, the player’s team wants a formal offer to have a negotiation card during the discussions.
Vinicius’ form put under the microscope
The situation is not helped by the fact that Vinicius’ performances, although that applies to most Real Madrid players at the moment, have been on the decline this season. A disappointing performance in El Clásico crowned a season in which Kylian Mbappé has arguably been Real Madrid’s most decisive player.
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