💣 Real Madrid Eye Erling Haaland if Vinicius Junior Heads to Saudi Arabia
Could we be heading toward one of the biggest transfer shake-ups in football history?
🗞 According to reports, Real Madrid are quietly preparing a blockbuster Plan B: Erling Haaland. The move would only be triggered if Vinicius Junior accepts a jaw-dropping offer to join the Saudi Pro League in 2025.
🔁 Vinicius Exit? The Saudi Temptation
Vini’s contract runs until 2027, but contract talks are heating up behind the scenes. The Brazilian wants to become the highest-paid player at the club, even above Mbappe and Bellingham, which clashes with president Florentino Perez’s strict wage policy.
Despite his desire to stay in Madrid, Saudi clubs are not backing down. A €1 billion contract and a potential €300m+ transfer fee are being floated. His representatives reportedly held multiple meetings, the latest being a face-to-face in Prague this February.
🧊 Plan B: Haaland
Should Vini leave, Madrid are ready to go all-in on Erling Haaland.
The Norwegian signed a contract extension with Manchester City in early 2025, keeping him at the Etihad until 2034. And unlike before, there is no release clause in his new deal — meaning City can ask for €150–200 million or more.
🔗 According to Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Haaland is the target if Vinicius moves to the Middle East.
⚪️ What This Means
- If Vinicius stays: Real Madrid must break their wage structure or risk tension in the dressing room.
- If he leaves: Madrid could trigger a new Galáctico era with Haaland–Mbappe–Bellingham leading the line.
👀 Would you trade Vinicius for Haaland? Or should Madrid fight to keep both?
