Al-Ahli Prepare Record €350M Bid for Real Madrid Star Vinícius Júnior

Saudi giants hope to lure Brazilian forward as contract renewal talks stall

Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli is preparing a historic offer of €350 million to sign Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid, a bid that would become the most expensive transfer in football history. The Spanish club, while publicly calm, is carefully monitoring the situation amid stalled renewal negotiations with the Brazilian winger.

World-Record Deal in the Works

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Al-Ahli has been in contact with Vini’s representatives for months and sees the 24-year-old as one of its top strategic targets. The reported offer, equivalent to more than R$2.25 billion, would dwarf all previous records and represent a major statement from Saudi football.

Vinícius is currently under contract with Real Madrid until June 2027, and while he has expressed a desire to remain in Spain, a lack of progress on a new deal has opened the door to speculation.

Pressure Mounts After Club World Cup Criticism

The Brazilian forward faced criticism following a disappointing performance in the Club World Cup, which intensified the pressure surrounding his form. Despite that, Vinícius remains an integral part of Xabi Alonso’s squad and enjoys full support from his teammates and club leadership.

Still, the uncertainty around his contract has created an opening that Al-Ahli and the Saudi Ministry of Sports, backed by the powerful Public Investment Fund (PIF), are hoping to exploit.

Real Madrid Focused on Renewal, But Aware of Market Pressure

Real Madrid is not currently engaged in negotiations with Al-Ahli, but club executives are aware that such an unprecedented offer could impact the player’s decision, especially in the absence of a finalized renewal.

Internally, confidence remains high that Vinícius wants to continue his European career and focus on competing for titles and individual accolades. The club’s leadership continues to work on securing a long-term extension that would align with its sporting vision.

Saudi Persistence Could Continue Until 2028

Even if a deal fails to materialize this summer, Al-Ahli is prepared to wait. Reports suggest the club could return with a new offer around the 2027–28 season, when Vinícius would be nearing his prime and potentially more open to a Middle Eastern move.

The Saudi Pro League, which already features stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, sees Vinícius as the next global figure who could elevate the competition’s profile on the international stage.