Vinicius Jr. offered $1.6 billion Saudi deal
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. has been offered a lucrative deal worth more than $1.6 billion to play in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple reports including Reuters and ESPN.
Citing anonymous sources, Reuters reported that Vinicius was approached by Saudi officials and offered a five-year contract worth around $328 million per season, plus bonuses, to join the Saudi Pro League (SPL).CNN Sport has contacted Vinucius' representatives and the SPL for further comment.
According to Reuters and ESPN, the deal also includes a separate 10-year contract to be an ambassador ahead of the 2034 World Cup, which is set to be held in Saudi Arabia.Vinicius has not yet rejected the possibility of leaving the Spanish capital, Reuters reported, and is studying the offer with his team.
The 24-year-o...