Saudi Arabia turns its back on Vinicius

Middle Eastern giants are no longer interested in signing Vinicius from Real Madrid.

Saudi Arabian clubs claim they were exploited by Vinicius.

Vinicius Jr.'s future at Real Madrid is in limbo as a contract extension has yet to be agreed. The Brazilian believes his increasingly important role in the "Los Blancos" squad deserves a higher salary, but Real Madrid's board is cautious as they strive to maintain financial balance.

That's why Vinicius once hinted at the possibility of leaving Bernabeu if his financial demands were not met. At the end of 2024, top Saudi Arabian clubs jumped in, ready to make a shocking offer: 300 million euros in transfer fees, along with a salary of up to 200 million euros per season for the Brazilian winger. This move is considered a lever Vinicius uses to put pressure on Real Madrid.

However, his strategy has not yielded the expected results. According to Cadena SER , clubs in Saudi Arabia are cutting spending sharply in 2025, especially on “blockbuster” deals with the aim of no longer focusing on recruiting famous stars, but shifting to strengthening sustainable development projects.

This trend partly stems from the desire of many top players, including Vinicius, to still compete in a top European competition environment to maintain their form ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Therefore, despite once being a potential destination with huge salaries, Saudi Arabia is no longer a dream destination for Vinicius.

Source: https://znews.vn/saudi-arabia-quay-lung-voi-vinicius-post1573933.html