Real Madrid locker room suspect Vinicius could be tempted by bumper Saudi Arabia offer | OneFootball

Saudi Arabia continue to lurk in the background, hoping to lure Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr. away from the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer transfer window.

The Middle Eastern nation wants the Brazilian winger to be the face of their project, which would help them attract more top players from Europe and achieve global recognition.

To that end, they are willing to offer him a bumper contract worth €1 billion over five years while being prepared to make a world-record bid to swoop him away from Real Madrid.

Real Madrid players suspect Vinicius could leave

Amidst the constant speculations about a possible move to Saudi Arabia, Jorge Picon reports that Vinicius Jr.’s teammates are not fully Convinced he will stay at the club.

Sources within the dressing room confirm that jokes have been made about the situation in front of everyone. Vinicius does not shy away from the subject when asked, and he even laughs about it.

These discussions have extended beyond the locker room, as the Brazilian international has also spoken about the matter with friends and close contacts.

Despite the external noise, those close to Vinicius insist that he remains fully focused on Real Madrid. They see him as calm and just as determined as ever to help the team.

Saudi Arabia continue to push for Vinicius. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

According to these sources, he is more frustrated by his battles with referees and rival fanbases than by the constant reports linking him to Saudi Arabia.

However, his teammates sense that something is happening. The dressing room believes that the financial offer from Saudi is highly tempting for the winger, given their plan to make him the highest-paid footballer in the world.

Vinicius, for his part, has not yet made a decision and is keeping all options open, including renewing his contract with Real Madrid.

On the other hand, Saudi Arabia remain in the background, waiting for the perfect opportunity to step in.

They have not made direct contact with Vinicius’ representatives in recent months, knowing that the ball is in the court of both the player and Real Madrid, who are engaged in ongoing renewal talks. If these negotiations fail, they are ready to strike.