Real Madrid faces a dilemma that seemed unthinkable just a few months ago. A proposal has arrived from Saudi Arabia that could change everything. Rumors are intensifying and pressure is mounting inside Santiago Bernabéu offices.
The main character is one of the most charismatic and media-savvy players on the squad. It's not just about talent, but also about image, youth, and potential. The news has surprised even those who thought his departure was completely unfeasible.
A record figure, impossible to ignore
The proposal on the table is around €300 million (about $327 million), an unprecedented amount in modern soccer. It's not just about breaking records, but about putting the club's sporting principles to the test. In any other context, it would be a resounding "no," but this time the story could be different.
The club's management is carefully studying the impact of a possible sale. It's not a decision to be made lightly. Faced with such a figure, not even Florentino Pérez has dared to rule it out immediately.
Internally, the player's contract renewal has been a constant headache in recent months. Despite his importance to the team, the positions remain far apart and no agreement is in sight. Patience is starting to run out and doubts are multiplying about his continuity.
The club president is beginning to consider alternative scenarios. While he is considered non-transferable, the current circumstances make him more expendable. The key lies in the balance between financial and sporting matters.
The new magnet for stars
Saudi soccer has opened its checkbook and is going all out this summer. Two of its giants, Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr, have set the path with spectacular moves. Now they want to make the final blow and add another top player to their ranks.
Both clubs are offering a contract that would match Cristiano Ronaldo's. We're talking about €200 million (about $218 million) per season. It's a figure that's hard to ignore, even for a player at the peak of his career.
In Madrid, they fear that history will repeat itself as it did with other stars who weren't renewed in time. They prefer to sell at the peak of value rather than face a free departure later on. With that logic, the Saudi option makes more sense.
In addition, the club needs to free up wage bill space to finalize other strategic signings. The future is built with financial balance, not emotions. As hard as it is to accept, every player has his price if the offer is enormous.
LaLiga faces a possible devastating blow
The possible departure of the star forward would also have institutional repercussions. LaLiga would lose one of its top media figures. Real Madrid would be forced to restructure its attack from scratch in the middle of the summer.
Fans are already showing divided opinions. Some believe the offer is irresistible. Others, however, think letting him go would be a betrayal of the club's competitive DNA.
Yes, the player in the eye of the storm is Vinícius. One of the emblems of the new Madrid. Explosive, unbalancing, and with a career still yet to fully take off.
His departure would be a blow both on the field and in the offices. Faced with an offer of €300 million (about $327 million), even the firmest certainties can waver. Vinícius Júnior's future is more hanging in the air than ever.