Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr. will wait until the end of the current season before deciding on a potential move to Saudi Arabia, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
Despite interest from the Saudi Pro League and a substantial annual salary offer of up to €350 million, Vinícius has opted to defer his decision until summer 2025.
His current contract with Madrid, which runs until June 2027 and includes a €1 billion release clause, remains a significant factor in his deliberation.
The Brazilian star is reportedly keen to focus on his performance this season, with the prospect of winning the Ballon d’Or influencing his choice.
While representatives from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund approached Vinícius and Madrid about a deal—potentially including a role as a football ambassador for the 2034 World Cup—Madrid has been firm on not negotiating below the release clause.
Though a formal offer was not made, the Saudi proposal would have made Vinícius the highest-paid athlete globally. Real Madrid’s stance might soften in 2025, when Vinícius will have just two years remaining on his contract.
For now, he is prioritizing his current season with Madrid, where he has already secured two Champions League titles and three LaLiga trophies since joining in 2018.Vinícius Jr. is delaying any decision about a potential move to Saudi Arabia until the summer of 2025, despite significant interest from the Saudi Pro League and a staggering salary offer of up to €350 million per year. The Brazilian forward, currently under contract with Real Madrid until June 2027 with a €1 billion release clause, is focused on his performance this season and ambitions like winning the Ballon d’Or.
Real Madrid has been firm in its stance, refusing to negotiate below the release clause, although the situation might change in 2025 when Vinícius has two years left on his contract. Although the Saudi proposal would have made him the highest-paid athlete globally, Vinícius remains committed to his current season at Madrid, where he has already achieved significant success, including two Champions League titles and three LaLiga trophies.
