Ongoing speculation regarding Vinicius Junior’s future at Real Madrid has intensified due to the growing interest from the Saudi Pro League. With contract renewal talks underway, Real Madrid is reportedly eyeing a Spain national team star as a potential replacement for the Brazilian winger.
Real Madrid‘s initial goal for this season was to secure an extension for Vinicius, but the record offer from the Saudi Pro League has complicated matters, making it more challenging to meet the player’s demands. Should Vinicius leave, Los Blancos are said to be preparing another ambitious project.
According to Sport, Real Madrid has identified Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams as a potential successor for Vinicius. The young Spanish winger is seen as an ideal fit, capable of directly filling the void left by Vinicius on the left wing.
Another option under consideration is Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, but Williams is reportedly viewed as the preferred choice due to his lower price tag and his ability to strengthen the left flank while adding a Spanish player to a squad filled with foreign talent.
Williams has made a significant impact both at Bilbao, where the team is a contender in the UEFA Europa League, and with the Spain national team, where he played a key role in their EURO 2024 campaign. Although FC Barcelona showed interest in securing his services last summer, Real Madrid could now be a more realistic destination for the 22-year-old winger.
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Does Vinicius have a chance of leaving Real Madrid?
Vinicius is under contract with Real Madrid until 2027, but with the arrivals of Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, along with his recent FIFA The Best award, the Brazilian has raised his financial expectations. This has become a point of contention for Real Madrid’s executives.
The club plans to extend his deal until 2029 with a substantial salary increase, but this would upset the financial balance among the team’s stars. If Vinicius decides to leave, Real Madrid reportedly expects a fee no lower than €250 million, according to Sport.
