Inside the incredible figures behind Saudi Pro League’s stunning transfer chase for Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr
Inside the incredible figures behind Saudi Pro League’s stunning transfer chase for Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr
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SAUDI ARABIAN clubs are willing to splash over £1BILLION on bringing Vinicius Jr to the Middle East, according to reports. The Real Madrid star could be the subject of a huge world-record £250m bid this summer. Vinicius currently pockets £17m-a-year with the LaLiga and Champions League holders.
![[Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid celebrating a goal.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/vinicius-junior-left-winger-real-967346205.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But Saudi chiefs are willing to take his earnings to a staggering £168m-a-year. Reports from AS in Spain say they want to offer Vinicius that amount over a five-year period, meaning his contract will be worth £865m. Real Madrid are desperate to keep him and insist it would take a bid close to the player's £1bn release clause for them to even consider selling.
![[Vinicius Junior's Real Madrid 24/25 La Liga season statistics.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-sun-22-23-transfer-auto-75c02d06-4541-4fa7-8b7a-d07da7a1d625.png?strip=all&w=960)
But they will not stand in Vinicius' way should he be tempted by the cash on the table. The player is reportedly happy at Real Madrid and does not see himself leaving. But to help ensure he stays put in the Spanish capital, Los Blancos are set to offer him an improved contract at the end of the season.
![[Neymar of Al-Hilal reacting to an injury.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/neymar-al-hilal-reacts-injury-946565654_594873.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But despite the Galactico riches of Real, they cannot compete with the financial power of the Saudis. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. And they have money to spend after Al-Hilal ripped up Vini's Brazilian compatriot Neymar's whopping £2.5m-a-week contract.
He played just seven games, scoring one goal in 18 months. Crunching the numbers, each of Neymar's appearances cost them an outrageous £38.7m. Plus, he will still take home a cheque of £51.9m in wages owed to him until the remainder of the season after agreeing to give up just 15 per cent to end his contract early.
