Saudi Professional League membership Al Ahli have by no means made a severe provide to signal Actual Madrid famous person Vinicius Junior, regardless of claims of a world document bid getting into, 90min understands.
Vini Jr., a number one contender for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, has been often linked with Saudi Arabia this summer season. From Spain this week, there have been claims of a €500m (£422m) bid from Al Ahli and a contract value an eye-watering €1bn (£844m) over 5 years, plus doable bonuses.
Sources in Saudi Arabia have denied the existence of any such proposal. It’s regular in these circumstances for intermediaries to succeed in out and even perhaps talk a primary provide to gauge potential curiosity. However there isn’t any affirmation that significant makes an attempt have been made on this case and it has by no means been the sensation that the Actual Madrid winger would entertain it at the moment both.
The footballing powers in Saudi Arabia haven’t any secrets and techniques in wanting the easiest gamers of their league, however there’s consciousness that Vinicius Junior isn’t going to make that change proper now.
The excessive profile gamers at present being focused within the the rest of the summer season switch window are Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, whose agent has publicly hinted at a reluctance to go away Europe at this stage of his profession, and Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman. Brentford’s Ivan Toney is one other identify dealmakers are in talks for, whereas Joao Cancelo has simply signed for Al Hilal in a deal value €25m.
Saudi Arabia is ready to host the World Cup in 2034, having been uncontested through the bidding course of, and the ministry for tourism has reached out to Vinicius’ camp over the potential for recruiting him to advertise the event on behalf of the nation. As that World Cup will get nearer, officers might ultimately look to make switch gives for such ambassadors.
For now, nevertheless, there isn’t any provide and Vinicius Junior won’t be shifting to Saudi Arabia.
