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January 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM

Vinicius’ Agent Denies Saudi League Transfer Rumors

Vinicius Jr.’s agent and Real Madrid officials have denied rumors of a possible transfer to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League.

Vinicius’ Agent Denies Saudi League Transfer Rumors

The agent of Vinicius Jr. and Real Madrid officials have firmly denied recent rumors suggesting that the Brazilian forward was in talks with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. The rumors, which emerged following reports of a supposed meeting between Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, and Al-Ittihad representatives in Jeddah during the Spanish Super Cup, have now been clarified by those close to the player and the club.

In an official statement to Al Riyadh newspaper, Thiago Furtas, Vinicius’ agent, stated, 'We are not aware of any such discussions. Neither Al-Ittihad nor any other Saudi club has contacted us regarding a potential move.' Real Madrid's spokesperson Juan Camilo also addressed the situation, saying, 'We have no information about any negotiations involving Vinicius or any discussions concerning a move to the Saudi league.'

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Furthermore, Omar Maghrabil, CEO of the Saudi Pro League, commented in an interview with AS that while Vinicius’ potential move to the Saudi League remains a long-term goal for the country, it would require substantial negotiations and a significant amount of time. He stressed that Vinicius’ contract with Real Madrid, which runs until 2027, must be respected, and no talks have taken place at this time.

Vinicius, who joined Real Madrid from Flamengo in 2018, has become one of the club's most crucial players. In 290 appearances for Madrid, he has scored 98 goals and provided 84 assists. In the ongoing season, he has netted 14 goals and contributed 10 assists in 25 games, further cementing his reputation as one of the world’s brightest young talents.