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Saudi Arabia offering €500 million for Real Madrid megastar – report
With only a few days left before the summer transfer window, clubs from Saudi Arabia are planning major moves with one of them involving Real Madrid megastar Vinicius Jr.
Indeed, reports of an approach for the Brazilian winger have been doing the rounds for weeks now with the 24-year-old being allegedly offered a mammoth contract by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Saudi Arabia ready to put €500 million
Now, according to El Chiringuito TV, Saudi Arabia are prepared to put an enormous €500 million fee on the table to sign Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid.
The Middle Eastern nation is eager to add the biggest and best stars to their project and sees Vinicius as a strategic signing to boost their profile in football.
As such, they are ready to part with half a billion to sign the 24-year-old attacking superstar, who is protected by a €1 billion release clause in his Real Madrid contract.
The report further states that Vinicius would be offered an extremely lucrative contract which would see him earn a total of €1 billion over a period of four or five years.
Vinicius wants to make history at Real Madrid
Despite the enormous package that Saudi Arabia are putting together, Vinicius has no plans to leave Real Madrid this summer and intends to make history at the club.
“I want to stay at this level for a long time and be able to win as many Champions Leagues as Carvajal, Modric, Nacho and Toni Kroos, who won six,” he said in a recent interview.
However, reports this past weekend suggested that while Vinicius will continue at Real Madrid now, his camp was not closing the doors on Saudi Arabia for next year.
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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.
