Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has not ruled out moving to Saudi Arabia, where he can get to the position of highest-paid athlete in the world.
The Athletic was the first to report on rumors of interest from the Middle East, and according to reports, the Brazil international had ruled out leaving Santiago Bernabeu at this time. However, GOAL has found that a bold strategy has not been abandoned, and discussions are scheduled.
Al-Ahli, who now represent former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino, are rumored to be the team assembling an incredible €1 billion (£854m/$1.1bn) deal. For Vinicius, the biggest deal in professional sports history is reportedly being prepared.
Al-Ahli has received explicit communication from the South American officials that a transaction would require a transfer fee that breaks records as well as specific parameters. Saudi Arabians will need to give up at least €300 million (£256 million/$328 million) in order to accomplish a major deal and surpass Paris Saint-Germain’s incredible €222 million (£190 million/$243 million) purchase of Neymar in 2017. This is in addition to meeting a €1 billion release clause in Vinicius’ contract.
Al-Ahli are willing to offer Vinicius a plan that would pay him more than €1 billion over the course of a long contract. The 24-year-old would surpass Inter Miami talisman Lionel Messi and Al-Nassr icon Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of earning power under the terms, which have yet to be formalized and presented.
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