There is a 'Vinicius Jr. case' at the Santiago Bernabéu. Although Real Madrid claims that the possible departure of the Brazilian to Saudi Arabia is not on the table, the 'soap opera' is more than present in their locker room. Despite the fact that, generally, players try to distance themselves from media noise, the 'bombshell' regarding the future of the '7' has not gone unnoticed in Valdebebas, where the news has already been discussed.
According to 'Relevo', sources from the Madrid entity assure that both 'Vini' and his teammates have joked about it. The South American talks about the subject openly and there would even be laughter about it, but it would not be a distraction for his season. Within the club, they see him calm and focused, with the goal of helping the team aside from his constant controversies over his clashes and provocations against referees and rivals.
However, amid the 'jokes', the Madrid locker room is aware that something 'strange' might be brewing. Vinicius Jr., far from dismissing his departure from Chamartín, still has not made a decision regarding it and keeps all doors open. Despite the fact that the whites intend to improve his contract, his teammates would have the feeling that Saudi money is enticing the forward and the concern is growing.
Saudi Arabia remains on standby
Meanwhile, in the Middle East, they remain on standby regarding the situation and are waiting for the right moment to tackle the operation. The Asians have not contacted the '7' for several months and know that now the ball is in the player's court and the Real Madrid. If they fail to agree on the renewal of the winger, the Arab peninsula would go all out for his signing.
The Saudis believe that the arrival of Vinicius to the Saudi Pro League is strategic, as this move would attract other players and the world's attention to their league, with the aim of giving the project a definitive leap in quality. For that reason, they keep their multimillion-dollar offer on the player's table, which would make him the highest-paid player in the world, earning around 200 million euros per season. For now, the Arabs will wait in the shadows for the resolution of the negotiations between 'Vini' and Madrid, but the fear of his departure is beginning to feel real in the Madrid locker room.