Vinicius Junior has spoken about his future at Real Madrid amid reports of interest from the Saudi Pro League.
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Vinicius reached the 100-goal mark for RealSaudi Arabia ready to break the bank for wingerBrazilian clears the air over his futureFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Vinicius showcased his brilliance yet again as Madrid secured a dominant 5-1 win over RB Salzburg in the Champions League. The Brazilian winger dazzled the crowd with two breathtaking goals, bringing his overall tally to 101 goals for the club, to further solidify his legacy at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Amid his stellar contributions for Los Blancos, reports have linked the 24-year-old with a potential exit, fuelled by interest from the Saudi Pro League. It is believed that top SPL officials are preparing a staggering €350 million (£296m/$365m) offer for the Brazilian star, a figure that would shatter the current world-record transfer fee of €222m (£200m/$231m) set by Neymar’s move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.
WHAT VINICIUS SAID
When asked about his future amidst the transfer rumours, Vinicius left no doubt about where his heart lies, declaring: "My future? Real Madrid!"
Reflecting on his milestone of 101 goals with the club, he expressed his deep connection to Los Blancos: "One hundred and one goals with my dream club. I came as a child and being able to enter the history of this club makes me the happiest person in the world. Thanks to all my mates for helping me reach this number. Hala Madrid!"
DID YOU KNOW?
The victory over Salzburg lifted Madrid to 16th in the Champions League standings, securing at least a place in the play-off round. However, the defending champions still have the opportunity to advance directly to the top eight, which would grant them automatic qualification for the last 16. For that to happen, Madrid will need to defeat Brest in their final league-phase match and rely on several favourable results from other fixtures.
