The transfer market could see major action in the coming days, and the main character is none other than Vinícius Jr., the Real Madrid star. At 25 years old, the Brazilian winger isn’t going through his best moment at the club — both on the pitch and behind the scenes. His performance has been questioned by some fans, and his contract renewal, which once seemed on track, is currently on hold. A situation that Saudi Arabia is eager to exploit.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs on TalkSPORT, Saudi football officials are preparing a record-breaking €350 million offer to try to lure the Brazilian away from the Santiago Bernabéu. The deal would also include a €1 billion, five-year contract for the player — a truly unprecedented number.

Last year, Saudi clubs already showed interest, but both Real Madrid and the player rejected the idea. However, with recent criticism and growing uncertainty surrounding his future, the landscape may have shifted. And the Saudis are well aware of it.

Real Madrid needs liquidity... and the offer comes at the perfect time

This unexpected move comes during a crucial moment for Real Madrid financially. The club recently reported that the renovation of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium has already reached an investment of €1.347 billion, getting close to the final projected cost.

The iconic venue is being transformed into a multi-purpose space. Alongside major structural upgrades, the focus has shifted toward VIP experiences, events, restaurants, and tourism, turning the stadium into a steady revenue machine. There’s even a planned NFL game to be hosted at the venue.

Despite closing the fiscal year with €24 million in net profits, the club still holds significant debt: €1.132 billion from the loan taken for the renovation. This financial scenario makes a potential sale of Vinícius — however painful — a more understandable consideration for the club.

On the Saudi side, there’s no rush. Their goal is to convince Vinícius Jr. to join Al Ahli no later than the 2027/28 season, though they’re already prepared to push the deal forward now.

Could this be the summer that Real Madrid parts ways with one of its biggest stars? The coming weeks promise plenty of drama.