Brazilian Star Demands Top Earnings at Bernabeu as Saudis Promise €1 Billion Deal
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior has found himself at the heart of a high-stakes tug-of-war between the Spanish giants and the Saudi Pro League, with the Brazilian winger being promised what could become the “biggest contract in the history of sport.” The 24-year-old, who narrowly missed out on the 2023 Ballon d’Or to Manchester City’s Rodri, is now one of the most sought-after players in world football, with both Real Madrid and Saudi Arabia vying for his signature.
According to reports, the Saudi Pro League is prepared to make a jaw-dropping €300 million offer to Real Madrid to secure Vinicius’ services—a figure that would shatter the current world transfer record set by Neymar’s €222 million move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. On top of the transfer fee, Vinicius has reportedly been promised a five-year contract worth a staggering €1 billion, equating to an annual salary of €200 million. While no formal offer has been tabled yet, the promise alone underscores the Saudis’ determination to land the Brazilian superstar.
This isn’t the first time Saudi Arabia has flexed its financial muscle to attract global football icons. Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr in 2022 made him the highest-earning athlete in the world, and the league is now setting its sights on Vinicius as its next marquee signing.
However, Vinicius is not ready to leave Real Madrid without a fight. The Brazilian, who currently earns €15 million per year, has reportedly demanded that he become the club’s highest-paid player, surpassing even Kylian Mbappe’s expected earnings if the Frenchman joins Los Blancos. According to journalist Tono Garcia, Vinicius has made it clear that he will not renew his contract unless he is offered more than €25 million annually—a figure that Real Madrid may struggle to meet.
“If they offer him €20 million, he will not renew,” Garcia stated on El Larguero. “It would take more than €25 million to get him to renew, and that’s practically impossible for Real Madrid.”
Two meetings have already taken place between Vinicius’ representatives and Real Madrid officials, but no agreement has been reached. The player’s camp has warned that the “threat of ending up in Saudi Arabia is starting to become bigger and bigger,” putting pressure on the Spanish club to act.
Vinicius, whose current contract runs until 2027, has made it clear that he is willing to stay at Real Madrid until the end of his deal if his demands are not met. Should the club refuse to sell him, he could leave as a free agent in 2027, a scenario that would be a significant blow to Real Madrid’s finances.
As the battle for Vinicius Junior intensifies, the football world watches closely to see whether Real Madrid can retain their star winger or if the Saudi Pro League’s astronomical offer will prove too tempting to resist. For now, the Brazilian remains focused on his performances on the pitch, but the stakes off it have never been higher.
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