REPORT: Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or contender rejects Saudi offer

Seye Omidiora 11:02 - 12 August 2024

A Los Blancos star has seemingly turned down the chance to leave the European giants for the Saudi Pro League.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has turned down a substantial offer from the Saudi Pro League, as per The Athletic.

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The Brazilian winger, who is under contract with the Spanish giants until 2027, has no intention of leaving the Santiago Bernabeu.

According to the report, a delegation from Saudi Arabia approached Vinicius' representatives with a lucrative deal that would have made him the face of the league, ahead of the 2034 World Cup.

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However, the 24-year-old remains committed to Real Madrid and his ambition to win the Ballon d'Or, with the winger a strong contender for this year’s award along with his club teammate Jude Bellingham.

Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham before Real Madrid's Champions League win against Borussia Dortmund (Credit: Imago)

Despite the financial incentive, Vinicius has opted to stay in Spain, where he has been instrumental in the club's recent successes, notably two of Real Madrid's last three LaLiga triumphs in 2021-22 and the previous season and both Champions League wins in 2022 and 2024.