Saudi Arabia insists on Vinícius. Rodrygo knows this and has informed Carlo Ancelotti, who isn't unaware that Vinícius's continuity at Real Madrid is at risk
Saudi Arabia wants to host the 2034 World Cup in style and has strong resources to achieve that. The goal is to turn Saudi Arabia into a soccer-loving country within ten years.
They've already taken the first steps by organizing the Spanish Supercopa and by bringing in top-level players going through the final stages of their careers. Saudi Arabia now wants the best of the moment.
Meanwhile, Vinícius, the top candidate for the Ballon d'Or, is currently the best footballer on the planet.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which controls the four major clubs, will spend as much as necesary to turn its country into a world power.
No more enjoying the classic Barça-Real Madrid matches, with Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, watching them on TV. They want top-level shows on their own fields.
The Money that Awaits Vinícius
In order too achieve their goal, they have what the rest of the world lacks: money, the best weapon to convince top players in world soccer.
Saudi Arabia will not give up on its efforts to make Vinícius the global ambassador of Saudi Arabia 2034. This double role, player and ambassador, would justify the amounts that the Arab country is willing to spend to get the Real Madrid star.
It has emerged that the people who handle Vinícius's affairs have met with representatives of the FIP in London to present their detailed offer.
Vinícius would receive 1 billion euros tax-free over the next five years. That is an offer ten times higher than the income he receives at the Bernabéu.
What Real Madrid Would Charge
Although his release clause is 1 billion euros, Saudi Arabia has reserved 300 million for Real Madrid as a transfer fee.
Real Madrid can stand firm and demand the 1 billion euro clause, but Florentino knows that if Vinícius wants to leave, he will. The same thing happened with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Vinícius, by definition, doesn't want to leave Real Madrid. He is at the best club in the world and he's happy in the club and city. But money can confuse him, which is what the Arab managers intend to do to sign him.
Real Madrid hasn't received any Arab offers for Vinícius. This is also normal: They won't arrive until the agreement with the player is complete.
And if the agreement hasn't been reached right now it's because of Vinícius's need to continue shining in the Champions League and winning Ballon d'Ors. He knows that this will be an uphill battle if he goes to Saudi Arabia.
In any case, Vinícius is tired of the problems he has in Spain: the racist insults and his constant fights with rivals and opposing fans. In addition, he believes that the referees don't protect him from the violence that has been unleashed against him.
This circumstance could tip the balance in favor of the Arab option. Rodrygo knows this and has mentioned it to Carlo Ancelotti .
The coach is trying to convince the player that he will have time to go to Saudi Arabia. Now, what he has to do is accumulate sporting glory at Real Madrid .
And that's where Vinícius is, picking the petals off the daisy and deciding whether what he wants now is glory or money.