Vinicius Will Wait Until After Season To Make Decision On Saudi Move
Vinicius Junior will wait until the conclusion of the current season with Real Madrid before deciding on whether to pursue a move to Saudi Arabia. Vinicus has a $1.1 billion release clause in his contract with Real Madrid, which runs until 2025.
A source said the possibility of winning this year\'s Ballon d\'Or was the factor that weighed most heavily in his decision to delay leaving Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia.
An annual salary worth up to €350 million was discussed between Vinicius and Saudi Arabia\'s Public Investment Fund. Madrid were also not willing to negotiate below Vincius\' release clause this summer. The Saudi proposal was for Vinicius to play for Al Ahli and to become a football ambassador for the country ahead of the 2034 World Cup.