Carlo Ancelotti insists Vinicius Junior 'wants to make history at Real Madrid' amid Saudi Arabia links
Published 24/01/2025 at 16:42 GMT
Carlo Ancelotti said Vinicius Junior wants "to make history at Real Madrid" and that the Brazil star is "very happy" at the club. Ancelotti's comments were in response to reports in Spain that three Saudi Arabian sides are battling to sign Vinicius. Meanwhile, other reports have alleged that Al Ahli and Al Nassr are ready to make a world record £296 million bid for the player.
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Carlo Ancelotti insisted that Vinicius Junior "wants to make history at Real Madrid" amid rumours of interest from the Saudi Pro League.
Reports in Spain have claimed that three Saudi Arabian sides are battling to sign Vinicius for a world record fee.
Meanwhile, other reports alleged that Saudi Pro League clubs Al Ahli and Al Nassr are ready to test Los Blancos’ resistance with a £296 million bid this summer.
But speaking in his press conference ahead of Real’s La Liga match against Valladolid on Saturday, Ancelotti stressed that Vinicius is happy in Madrid.
"From what I've heard, as someone who has direct information from the player, is that he is very happy here and wants to make history at Real Madrid," Ancelotti said. "We are happy here and we want to make history.
"You have to ask him, I don't know if this offer arrives or not. I can say what I see: a happy player, who is making history and who wants to continue like this."
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Vinicius has netted 101 goals in 291 games and won three La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues since arriving at Real from Flamengo in 2018.
The 24-year-old will miss the weekend's match as he serves a two-match suspension for violent conduct after he was sent off in a 2-1 win against Valencia.
Ancelotti added: "He is the same as always. Not playing tomorrow [Saturday] will be good for him to recover, to work calmly.
"He will make the most of these days. And he'll be fresh at the key moment."
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Addressing questions on Vinicius’ future, Ancelotti said: "These days I've been getting too angry at press conferences and I shouldn't do that.
"And I know why. It's something I've reflected on these days. No, I'm not bothered by Vinicius questions."
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