There is a ‘Vinicius case‘. What yesterday seemed to be just another market rumor (although extremely eye-catching due to the spectacular figures), is taking shape as the hours go by.
According to MARCA, Al Ahli has already approached Real Madrid to sound out a possible exit of the Brazilian footballer to the Middle East. The response of the white club has been clear and direct: his termination clause is 1,000 million euros – one billion euros.
Sources close to the operation do not see the Saudi club as likely to reach that figure, which would be by far the highest amount paid in an operation in the history of world sport. In any case, Al Ahli have already offered Real Madrid a higher amount for Vini than his theoretical market valuation, which is around 200 million euros, and it is expected that in the next few days they will present a formal proposal to the entity presided over by Florentino Perez.
The biggest contract at 24 years old
What is known is the salary that Vini would receive in Saudi Arabia for a five-year contract: around 1 billion euros.
A figure that certainly deserves to be taken into account and considered by the Brazilian international, as it would place him, at just 24 years of age, as the highest paid footballer of all time. At Real Madrid, Vini’s annual salary is around 20 million euros gross per season.
In any case, the matter is only in the early stages of a plot that is expected to be intense in the coming days. Vinicius and his entourage are only officially handling the presentation of a “brutal project”, according to sources close to the player.
A huge proposal from the economic point of view, which “must be well thought out”, according to the same interlocutors.
New negotiations are expected
In the next few days, therefore, new contact should arrive between Al Ahli and Real Madrid, with what is expected to be an improved proposal from Saudi Arabia.
The Spanish club will again refer to the clause, which in theory should settle the issue. However, the Saudis’ strong interest in the winger may have a direct effect on Real Madrid‘s plan, which could be tempted to revise Vinicius’ contract upwards to avoid temptations such as this one that could cause the player to hesitate again in the future.
