According to journalist Eduardo Inda: “In Vinicius’ negotiations with both Real Madrid and Saudi Arabia, he made it clear to the Saudis that he would only stay for a maximum of two or three years because he wants to return to Europe and succeed again. On the other hand, the Saudi officials are pushing for a five-year contract.” Inda shared this insight last night on the Spanish show El Chiringuito
Vinicius is open to Saudi Arabia – but only for a short period
Real Madrid’s No. 7 seems open to the idea of playing in Saudi Arabia for a short period – two to three years at most – to become the highest-paid footballer in the world, overtaking Cristiano Ronaldo. After that, his goal would be to return to European football
Having witnessed his close friend Neymar Jr’s experience in Saudi Arabia, Vinicius is said to understand that it may not be the best environment for developing football in the long term. That’s why he would only accept a short-term deal with an irresistible financial package
Vinicius rejects first contract offer from Real Madrid – no counter-offer yet
Meanwhile, negotiations with Real Madrid over a new contract remain uncertain. The Brazilian has rejected the first offer from Real Madrid, which would have increased his net salary to €20m – €5m more than his current earnings
The club has yet to make a counter-offer, meaning the situation could drag on for some time. Real Madrid remain firm in their stance – they will not allow any player to dictate the terms of a contract or disrupt the wage structure in the dressing room
Sergio Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo have both witnessed Florentino Perez’s tough negotiating style. The Madrid president will not break the financial structure of the club for any player. Vinicius either renews on the terms Real Madrid set or he does not renew at all
Perez has proven to be a shrewd businessman, ensuring his financial stability takes precedence over individual player demands
