The Saudi Pro League makes eyes at Vinicius Jr.! As the Middle Eastern championship gains popularity year after year, it is now eyeing Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr. As we reported to you last November, the Kingdom’s interest in the Real Madrid player is well real, and Omar Mugharbel, CEO of the league, does not hide his ambitions. “It’s not about dreams, it’s about time and negotiations,” he told Marca during an interview in Jeddah.
Saudi interest in Vinicius Jr. grows stronger every month. After attracting stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema, the Saudi Pro League now seems to be turning towards the gem of Real Madrid. The Brazilian, who has become one of the best wingers in the world, could well be the next big star to join this expanding championship.
The Saudi Pro League has seen spectacular development in recent years. The arrival of world-famous players has strengthened its attractiveness, but the league does not just attract big stars. “The teams have evolved a lot in terms of infrastructure and organization, but this is only the beginning,” explains Omar Mugharbel.
The objective is clear: to make the Saudi Pro League a global benchmark. “We are already the leading league in Asia, but our ambition is to be among the top ten leagues in the world,” added the CEO in his interview with Mark. With the rise of the league, Vinicius Jr. could become a symbol of the new era of Saudi football. The Auriverde winger, still young but already essential in Madrid, represents a unique opportunity for the championship.
If Real Madrid has been able to resist proposals in the past, the Saudi Pro League is determined to make Vinicius Jr. one of its great figures and to continue building a league capable of competing with the biggest European championships.
Although his immediate future still seems linked to Real Madrid, the appeal of the Saudi market could well become more pressing. As we explained last week, the Brazilian striker will soon have to make a decision that could mark a turning point in football history.
