Overview
- Al Ittihad sporting director Ramón Planes said he sees it as a real possibility that players like Vinícius could move to Saudi Arabia, underscoring open interest from the league.
- Florentino Pérez wants to keep the winger, but Real Madrid have indicated any sale would be on their terms, repeatedly citing a €1bn release clause.
- Reports in Spain say Madrid have sketched a contingency that includes targeting PSG midfielder Vitinha and setting a minimum €100m valuation if a sale were pursued.
- Negotiations over improved terms have stalled, with both sides expected to revisit a renewal next summer as the player’s deal runs until 2027.
- A recent report relayed by Yahoo Sports claims Saudi representatives discussed a package worth around €1bn over five seasons with Vinícius’s camp, a figure not confirmed by the club.