As reported by Sport, Real Madrid are preparing for a potential exit of Vinicius Junior amid the intensifying efforts from Saudi Arabia. Though the Spanish club are confident of retaining the player with a new contract, they are also exploring the other side of the story.
Vinicius Junior has helped Real Madrid win titles
Arguably, Vinicius Junior has been one of the best bets of Real Madrid in recent years. They bought him from Flamengo in the summer of 2017. While he came as a potentially talented player, he has not only managed to establish himself but is also considered one of the top three attackers in the world.
Vinicius continues to deliver good numbers for the Whites. He has 18 goals and 11 assists across 39 games this season so far. He is averaging 2.9 shots, 1.9 key passes, and 2.8 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored).
The Brazilian attacker is known for his electrifying speed, incredible dribbling skills, and clinical finishing abilities. He is a good carrier of the ball and links up well with his teammates. He also works hard off the ball and steps up on big occasions.
Will Vinicius Junior stay at Real Madrid?
Vinicius Junior is already one of the highest-paid footballers across the globe. However, he wants an increment in his salary to extend his current contract which runs until 2027. The player is ready to extend his stay by another two years but wants a better salary.
Real Madrid are unlikely to increase his already skyrocketing wages, which can potentially cause a clash between the two parties. With Saudi ready to make sounding efforts, the Whites are open to listening offers in excess of €250 million.
Real Madrid have identified Athletic Club’s Nico Williams, and Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz as the potential names to replace the 24-year-old should he leave. However, the management is confident about the player staying as he has himself expressed his will to represent the Whites for many years to come.
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