Al-Ittihad sporting director, Ramon Planes, has stirred transfer waters after hinting strongly at the possibility of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior moving to the Saudi Pro League in the future.
In an interview with Marca, Planes didn’t hide his admiration for the Brazilian forward, stating that Vini “has everything going for him” and could easily fit into Saudi’s grand plan of becoming one of the most powerful leagues in the world.
“I don’t rule it out,” Planes said when asked about the potential move. “It’s part of the idea—to bring players at an important moment in their careers. Vinicius could be part of that plan.”
Omo, this is going to hot if Saudi pulls this off!
While Vinicius’ current contract with Real Madrid runs until 2027, it’s allegedly stalling over fresh wage demands. According to reports, Los Blancos might be open to cashing in next summer, especially with heavy interest from the Middle East growing louder.
Let’s not forget—Planes was once Barcelona’s sporting director between 2018 and 2021, so he knows elite football talent when he sees it. He believes Vini fits the profile of what Saudi clubs are now targeting: young, world-class, and marketable.
Vinicius has already achieved so much in Spain, scoring 106 goals and providing 83 assists in 322 appearances for Real Madrid across competitions.
Now the big question is: would he really swap the Bernabéu for Saudi gold?
