Real Madrid has reportedly rejected an astronomical transfer bid for their Brazilian star forward, Vinicius Junior, as interest from the Middle East continues to intensify.
Operative Information Center-OMM, citing foreign media outlets, reports that an unnamed Saudi Arabian club contacted the "Royal Club" last weekend, expressing a readiness to pay 230 million euros for the player's services.
However, the Real Madrid management immediately declined the offer. Club officials have firmly emphasized that the 25-year-old attacker will not be sold during the current winter transfer window, maintaining his status as a key pillar of the squad's future projects.
Vinicius Junior has been in active form this season, appearing in 29 matches across all competitions. During these outings, he has netted 6 goals and provided 8 assists. The Brazilian international's current contract with the Madrid-based club is set to run until June 2027.
The pursuit of Vinicius Junior comes amid a broader strategy by the Saudi Pro League to attract world-class talent to the Kingdom, following the high-profile acquisitions of players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. Despite the financial scale of the proposal, which would represent a world-record transfer fee, Real Madrid remains committed to retaining their core offensive assets as they compete for domestic and European honors.
