Madness! Al-Ahli offer Vinícius Júnior a €1 billion contract
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Real Madrid could lose their star player as early as this summer.
Details: According to renowned and respected journalist Ben Jacobs on his X social media page, Saudi club Al-Ahli are in negotiations with 25-year-old Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior.
It is reported that Saudi businessmen have made Vinícius their top target for the summer transfer window and are currently discussing a contract worth €1 billion with the player.
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Previously, Vinícius stated he wanted to stay in Madrid and was ready to extend his contract with Real, but now everything could change dramatically as the Saudi sheikhs are determined to get their man.
Vinícius Júnior joined Real Madrid from Flamengo for €45 million in 2018. This season, Vinícius has played 30 matches for the Galácticos, scoring 7 goals and providing 11 assists.
Vinícius’s current contract with Real runs until the summer of 2027, and his market value is estimated at €150 million by Transfermarkt.
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