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Real Madrid and Vinicius reject the ‘biggest transfer in football history’ – report
Since joining Real Madrid, Vinicius Jr.’s ascension has been meteoric, having won all there is to win at club level and performing consistently in high-stakes matches.
The fruits of his labour have culminated in the Brazilian being a top contender for the Ballon d’Or this year.
Unsurprisingly, reaching the summit of world football has attracted significant interest from financial powerhouses in the Middle East, who consistently seek to acquire top stars from European leagues.
And fanning the flames of a potential departure, recent reports came out mentioning that Vinicius Jr. has not ruled out a potential transfer to Saudi Arabia.
Vinicius rejects mega offer
However, according to Jose Felix Diaz, Vinicius Jr. has turned down a staggering €1 billion offer from Saudi Arabia, which was spread over a five-season period.
Saudi Arabia has put forward an offer for what would be the largest contract in sports history. In addition, they are willing to offer Real Madrid hundreds of millions to sign him.
Despite the unprecedented financial terms, both Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. have declined the proposal which is being touted as the ‘biggest transfer in football history’.
Even so, the report goes on to add that Al Ahli, the team behind these advances, are prepared to go to any lengths to secure the signing of the 24-year-old forward, with the club making every possible effort to entice him.
They are offering hundreds of millions to Real Madrid in their bid to acquire Vinicius. Real Madrid, for their part, have no intention of selling the Brazilian, who is contracted until 2027 with a release clause set at €1 billion.
It is unlikely that Saudi Arabia will secure Vinicius’ signature, given his desire to continue competing at the highest levels of European football. Yet, this pursuit highlights his immense value and the significant impact he has on the game.
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Carlos Espi reacts after scoring match-winning goal in Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘Starting like this is a dream’
Carlos Espi is becoming Real Madrid’s unlikely late-game specialist.
The 21-year-old once again came off the bench to rescue Jose Mourinho’s side, this time scoring the 91st-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche.
It was his second goal for the club, and both have arrived at crucial moments.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espi could barely contain his excitement.
“I’m so happy—the happiest man in the world. I try to help the team any way I can, and every time I step onto the field, I give it my all and come away feeling great.
“Starting like this has been a dream. This isn’t over yet; we’re going to keep going because we have Sunday’s match coming up.
Carlos Espi winning goal in Elche vs Real Madrid game. Mbappe assist. pic.twitter.com/STJBV3ikQL
— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) September 16, 2026
“This is a team effort. All of us who take the field make the most of our opportunities and give it our all,” he began.
Espi keeps making his minutes count
There is a growing pattern to Espi’s involvement. Even though he has yet to start a match for the first team, that has not stopped him from making an impact.
His first goal arrived against Espanyol in Real Madrid’s opening game, when another late strike helped secure the result.
Against Elche, he was required again after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead and suddenly found themselves in serious trouble.
Espi eventually appeared at the back post in the 91st minute and finished the move to give Mourinho’s team all three points.
The youngster shared the credit with his teammates, but he also had special praise for the player who supplied his decisive moment.
That assist came from Kylian Mbappe, whose presence has made Espi’s route into the starting XI particularly difficult.
“It’s unbelievable—it’s crazy to watch him train and play. In this case, he set me up for the goal, and I’m very happy for him, too.”
First Madrid derby already has Espi excited
The timing of Espi’s latest contribution could hardly be more interesting, as Real Madrid now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, giving the forward an opportunity to experience his first Madrid derby.
“I’m really looking forward to it—I’m so excited. It’s my first derby here, and we’re going to go for it.”
For Mourinho, Espi is a useful option when matches become chaotic. He may not yet be a regular starter, but his two appearances on the scoresheet have carried considerably more weight than the minutes he has played.
Hala_Madrid
August 12, 2024 at 4:48 pm
Go ahead and make the profit. Use the funds to make Madrid a dominant force for years to come. Madrid needs center backs, left back, right back, a defensive midfielder, and another striker and a right winger.