Vinicius Junior (foto: Getty Images)
Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior has not remained indifferent to the shocking offer being prepared for him by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
What is the price for which a player at the peak of his powers might give up a career at the highest level?
If Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior accepts the offer, we may get a very clear answer to that question—one billion euros!
Rumors about Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) wanting to buy the Real Madrid star are still tentative, but the fact is that the outrageous offer has been reported by nearly all of Spain’s leading media outlets. These reports emphasized that selling Vinicius is out of the question under any circumstances, but one of the world’s leading news agencies, Reuters, offers different information.
Reuters, citing sources close to the player, reports that Vinicius is interested in the offer, which would see him earn one billion euros over five years of playing in Saudi Arabia.
In addition, Vinicius would sign a separate sponsorship agreement, under which he would become an ambassador for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. He could also earn additional bonuses, meaning that his total earnings in Saudi Arabia could exceed one billion euros.
Vinicius is reportedly open to starting negotiations between PIF and Real Madrid, but Reuters claims that Real Madrid’s stance on Vinicius’s future is crystal clear—he can only leave if his buyout clause of one billion euros is met.