Vinicius Junior could make a stunning move to Saudi Arabia after alienating a number of his Real Madrid team-mates, per a new report.
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Vinicius losing popularity at RealModric singled him out for criticismConsidering Saudi switchFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Per , Luka Modric turned against Vinicius during their recent 3-2 win over Leganes, having had to cover for the winger defensively. Vinicius is said to have left the dressing room without speaking to his team-mates and the report claims he has become a different person since losing the Ballon d'Or to Manchester City midfielder Rodri. Many within the squad are said to be running out of patience with his attitude on and off the field.
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Since that snub, Vinicius has struggled for form. He has not scored in La Liga since November 9 and has only scored in two of the nine games he has featured in during 2025. Now, Madrid are said to be negotiating a new contract with the Brazilian but their first offer has been rebuffed, and some within the club are said to believe that a sale would be in everyone's best interests.
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An unnamed Saudi club are said to be willing to pay up to €300 million (£250m/$310m) for Vinicius and potentially offer him a five-year contract worth €200m (£167m/$206m) per season. Given that Madrid now have Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo, both of whom could step into Vinicius' position, there is said to be a school of thought that the club would be best off taking the money.
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Madrid face City in a huge Champions League tie in midweek. Vinicius is almost certain to be involved in that game.