"We don't have dreams, it’s a matter of time" - Saudi Pro League CEO makes bold claim on transfer of Real Madrid ace Vinicius Jr

Saudi Pro League CEO Omar Mugharbel has made a bold claim on the transfer of Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian icon, who came in second place in the 2024 Ballon d'Or rankings, has long been admired in the Middle East, following the move of superstars into the region.

Cristiano Ronaldo was the first major European superstar to join the Saudi Pro League in recent years. His mega-money move helped the country clinch several more signings, as players like Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema followed suit. However, the Middle Eastern kingdom is dreaming big, and there have been rumors about a potential move for Vinicius Jr.

According to reports (via GOAL), the Saudi Pro League is working on a €1 billion package to sign the Brazilian winger from Real Madrid. Omar Mugharbel, the league's CEO, has now shared his belief that the winger could continue his career in Saudi Arabia in the future.

In a conversation with Spanish outlet Marca, he responded to a comment about their interest in Vinicius, saying (via GOAL):

“We don't have dreams, it's a matter of time and negotiation. Foreign players have always been part of Saudi teams. In recent years, the number of possible foreign players in teams has changed. This season we have included the number of eight plus two others under 21 years of age."

"It has always been in the DNA of this league to bring in players from outside to make it more attractive. What has changed massively, especially in the last two years, has been the quality of the players who come. Benzema, among others, create a bigger impact, both nationally and internationally," Mugharbel added.

The Saudi Pro League has signed quite a few superstars, with players like Sadio Mane, Fabinho, Yannick Carrasco, Aymeric Laporte, and others joining in recent years.

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Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. reportedly working to purchase Portuguese club

Reports have emerged that Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr is working with financial supporters in a bid to purchase Portuguese club FC Alverca. They play in the Liga Portugal 2 division, where they sit in eighth place as of January 14.

The club are up for sale, and according to Globo Esporte (via Tribal Football), the 24-year-old winger could potentially be the next owner. Indeed, the report claims that his representatives are in contact with majority shareholder Ricardo Vicintin and general manager Matheus Omelas.

The report also claims that Vinicius is prepared to offer to buy the club outright with a €10 million bid. However, he is not the only interested buyer, with 10 other parties looking to purchase the club.