Real Madrid is one of the richest and most powerful clubs in the world. Despite this status, the team chaired by Florentino Pérez has been attacked for several months by Saudi Arabia. It all started in the summer of 2023 when Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad managed to convince Karim Benzema to sign. This, while he had an offer for a one-season extension with the Merengues. But this proposal, like his attachment to the Madrilenians, was no match for the millions offered by the team based in Jeddah. After the success of Operation KB9, Saudi clubs looked at other Real Madrid players.
Thus, Luka Modric (39 years old) was approached several times last year. But the Croatian did not give in to the advances of the SPL. On the other hand, Nacho (34 years old) said yes this summer to Al-Qadsiah FC. Then, it was the turn of Vinicius Jr (24 years old) to be asked. Moreover, several details of the Saudi offer had leaked to the press. We thus mentioned a salary of one billion euros over five years for the Brazilian. But Real Madrid has closed the door for its number 7, who still keeps an eye on Saudi Arabia according to the Spanish press. And he is not the only one in this situation.
Rüdiger sees his future in SPL
A few months ago, the name of Antonio Rüdiger was also mentioned. Indeed, Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal wanted to get their hands on him last summer. The two Riyadh clubs were even ready to offer him a fortune and make him the highest paid defender in the Saudi league and the whole world. However, Sky Germany had revealed that the residents of the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium like the German defender did not pay attention to the Saudi offensives. But a few months later, the two parties are no longer completely on the same wavelength. This Tuesday, Relevo indicates that“Antonio Rüdiger is seduced by Saudi Arabia.”
The Spanish publication explains that the defender, who is essential this season in Madrid (1,087 minutes played), is seriously thinking about his future. The idea would therefore be to leave Casa Blanca in two years (he will be 33, editor’s note), at the end of his contract which ends in June 2026. Then, Rüdiger wishes to end his career as a high-level footballer in Saudi Arabia. This is part of his future plans. Real Madrid, who are aware of the Saudi threat, are not worried at the moment and know that they can count on him for at least two more seasons. Then, we will have to sit down and discuss if the Merengues wish to continue the adventure with him.
