Vinicius' Surprising Stance: Is He Leaving Real Madrid to Play in Arabia?

Vinicius Jr. and Real Madrid could star in the big 'soap opera' of the upcoming summer transfer market. The 24-year-old forward is still uncertain about renewing with the 'White House', and the millions from the Arab league could make him reconsider his future with the 'merengue' team. On Tuesday, the South American player left the signing of a new contract with the club 'up in the air' with statements that have not been well received by the Madrid leadership.

"I don't know anything either, no one has spoken to me. I need to talk to the president and hopefully I can stay here for a long time", said the Brazilian right after the City-Madrid match (2-3). Well, those statements highlight his intention to play coy about his future, which could strain the relationship between the '7' and Florentino Pérez, who has so far firmly supported him in all his disputes with referees and the saga over the Ballon d'Or. The player leaves all the pressure regarding his new contract in the hands of the club, a decision that could be a double-edged sword.

Vinicius Leaves His Renewal with Madrid 'Up in the Air'

And it is that Pérez is well known for his short fuse when negotiating with any 'star' of the first team. At one point, Cristiano Ronaldo himself ended up leaving after his salary demands were not met, and 'Vini' could face the same fate next summer. In principle, in Arabia he could become one of the highest-paid footballers on the planet, although this would mean taking a step back in sporting terms before turning 25.

The player from Sao Gonçalo has a contract with Madrid until 2027 and a release clause of 1 billion euros, but his departure could be closed for an amount close to 300 million. This season, the winger earns around 20M € net annually, making him the highest-paid player in the 'merengue' squad, tied with Kylian Mbappé. In Arabia, he could easily reach 50M € net per season.