Real Madrid will only allow forward Vinicius Junior to transfer to Saudi club Al-Ahli if they pay a staggering release fee of €1 billion. This information comes from Marca.
According to the source, Real Madrid believes it is unlikely that Al-Ahli will activate the buyout option for Vinicius. The Saudi club previously offered more than €200 million to Real and is preparing a new bid for the Brazilian winger. In light of Al-Ahli's interest, Real Madrid is also considering the possibility of upgrading Vinicius' contract.
Reports have indicated that the Saudi club is ready to offer the 24-year-old player a five-year contract with a salary totaling €1 billion.
Vinicius Junior has been with Real Madrid since 2018. During his time at the club, he has played 264 matches, scoring 83 goals and providing 75 assists. In the 2023/24 season, he emerged as the top player in the UEFA Champions League. His contract runs until the summer of 2027, and Transfermarkt currently values the forward at €180 million.
Previously, media outlets reported that Junior might leave Real Madrid due to Kylian Mbappe's potential transfer.