Real Madrid Announces Prospective Successor for Vinicius Jr.'s Stellar Role
Real Madrid is reportedly looking to fill the potential void left by Vinicius Jr., who may be on his way out of the Spanish giants, with none other than Erling Haaland. According to club president Florentino Perez, Haaland has been identified as the key target to replace the Brazilian star [2].
The future of Vinicius Jr. at Real Madrid is uncertain, with his contract set to expire in 2027. However, ongoing negotiations have hit a snag due to his salary demands [1]. This situation has prompted Real Madrid to consider a significant squad overhaul, with Haaland at the forefront.
As for Haaland's negotiations with the club, there is no clear update on the progress of talks or any official agreement. However, Real Madrid appears determined to secure the Norwegian striker's services [2].
If Vinicius Jr. were to depart, Haaland could slot into the central number 9 role for Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe, who is reportedly demanding identical pay to Vinicius Jr., could move into a preferred left wing spot if the Brazilian leaves and Haaland joins [3].
Interestingly, Saudi Arabia is also keen on securing Vinicius Jr.'s services, willing to obliterate the world transfer record with an offer of €350 million ($408 million) [4]. This move would see the Brazilian star playing in the same championship as Cristiano Ronaldo [5].
However, as of yet, no concrete proposal has been made by Saudi Arabia, according to Mundo Deportivo [6]. If Vinicius Jr. were to leave Real Madrid, Arda Guler could complete an attacking trident if Mbappe moves to a central number 9 position [7].
Manchester City, on the other hand, has already secured the services of Haaland, after triggering his €51 million ($68.4 million) release clause in the Bundesliga [8]. Haaland joined Manchester City in 2022, a move that ended Real Madrid's pursuit of the highly-sought-after striker [9].
In conclusion, Real Madrid is preparing for a potential Vinicius Jr. exit by targeting Haaland, but concrete developments on Haaland's transfer remain undisclosed. The future of both players is shrouded in uncertainty, with salary demands and contract renewal impasses creating a complex situation at Real Madrid and Saudi Arabia's interest adding another layer to the intrigue.
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- Although Erling Haaland is currently a Manchester City player, the European leagues are abuzz with speculation about his potential transfer to Real Madrid, in a possible replacement for Vinicius Jr.
- Meanwhile, outside of European-leagues, Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in signing Vinicius Jr., offering a record-breaking fee to disrupt his current contract with Real Madrid.
