Real Madrid tried to open contract talks with the star striker Vinicius Juniorbut they were told to wait by their agents, as Saudi Arabia tried to convince him in a €1b contract for the next five years. Los Blancos consider Al-Ahli their biggest obstacle to signing a new contract with the Brazilian.
Ace for ReliefVinicius considered leaving Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia, but decided it was not the time to leave the Santiago Bernabeu, with plenty of time to go to the Middle East later in his career. That's part of the reason why Los Blancos are optimistic about a new contract for their star.
On the other hand, Saudi Arabia spoke with its agents in December once again, and they again express their interest in Vinicius for this coming summer. They are willing to return with the contract offer of 1 billion euros, and are optimistic about their own chances to sign him sooner or later. In their attempt to ward off the lure of Saudi oil money, Real Madrid are keen to sign a new contract with Vinicius before the end of the season.
Of course, if Vinicius arrives in the summer without a new deal with Real Madrid, then the Saudi Arabia rumor could become a distraction, as they will no doubt do their best to persuade him. If Vinicius goes beyond the summer without a new contract, with his current one in 2027, then the clock will also start at Real Madrid, which will be unfavorable for their negotiations.
