After Vinícius, Saudi Arabia Puts 50 Millions on the Table for a 'Monitored' Forward
The Saudi Pro League is considering multiple transfer options for next summer
Real Madrid is in the spotlight due to the "Vinícius case". An attempted transfer that Saudi Arabia would like to complete during the next summer market. The resistance of the executives led by Florentino Pérez is more than understandable, as he is one of their best players. Meanwhile, from the Valdebebas offices, they have referred more than once to the 1,000 million release clause in the Brazilian's contract.
Aware that it won't be an easy transfer, the leaders of the Saudi Pro League continue to explore other options in the elite European soccer market to strengthen their forward line. While it's true they haven't given up on the "Vinícius case," their attention now seems to have shifted to Victor Boniface.
The Bayer Leverkusen forward, according to information published by Fabrizio Romano, would be the target of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr. The executives of the Saudi team would be interested in seeking the Portuguese's succession, who's nearing the end of his contract with the Faris Najd without signs of a renewal. For this, they would be willing to put around 50 million euros on the table as a transfer fee.
This operation places Madrid in a complicated dilemma. Because it temporarily diverts Saudi Arabia's attention from Vinícius Jr. But it could also affect the roadmap planned by the executives led by Florentino Pérez, especially concerning the future of the local Madrid bench.
Interesting crossroads
Everything seems to point in the direction of Xabi Alonso. The current Bayer Leverkusen coach is the favorite to succeed Carlo Ancelotti when the Reggiolo coach is no longer in charge. Placing the Basque coach in the position currently held by the Italian strategist won't prevent him from sending several requests to the white leaders that would include, among others, Victor Boniface.
In this context, not only could Xabi Alonso require the arrival of the Nigerian striker to Santiago Bernabéu locker room. Because this operation is already being considered in the Valdebebas offices. A list forged as a "plan B" to another rejection from Mbappé during the 2024 summer.
Romano reveals the "conversations" between Bayer Leverkusen and Al-Nassr to make Victor Boniface's team change a reality, a transfer that is still far from materializing. That's why Real Madrid doesn't lose sight of any movement from those involved in this signing, also keeping a close eye on Xabi Alonso's opinion on the matter.
The main objective of the white leaders is to bring the former Liverpool, Bayern Munich, or Real Madrid player closer to the bench at Bernabéu. That's why they closely follow some of his recommendations and haven't hesitated to offer him a space to train at the Sports City. Xabi Alonso himself, after rejecting the red team and the Bavarian entity six months ago, would know that his next step is directed toward the capital of Spain.
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