Real Madrid prepares the unthinkable. While Vinicius Jr, a 23-year-old Brazilian jewel, is courted by Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli (record offer of € 300 million mentioned), the Merengue club already working on its replacement. According to Eduardo Inda, a star source ofEl Chiringuitotwo names emerge in the event of transfer: Nico Williams and Rodri.
Nico Williams, the affordable nugget at € 62 million
First target: Nico Williams (21), the fiery winger of Athletic Bilbao. Its release clause of € 62 million makes a realistic option. Live, technique and scorer (8 goals this season), he embodies the ideal profile to compensate for the departure of Vinicius. During the last euro, he proved that he was shining at the highest level and facing the pressure during crucial meetings. Barça had also tried to attach its services after the continental but without success tournament.
Rodri, the daring (and complicated) bet
Second ambition: Rodri (28 years old), Middle of Manchester City. Despite his past at Atlético Madrid, Madrid “Is a fan of real”says Inda. A complex transfer, because Rodri is essential among the Citizens (contract until 2027). But with a pharaonic offer, Real could try the devil. Having another Ballon d'Or in its workforce would also delight President Florentino Pérez to the highest point.
Vinicius, a departure that divides
If Real says that “Vini is not for sale”internal tensions weigh. “He does not have the best relationships with certain teammates”reveals Inda. A deleterious atmosphere which, coupled with an offer from Saudi Arabia (up to € 400 million?), Could precipitate its departure. A scenario that recalls the Neymar case (€ 222 million in 2017), but in addition to lucrative.
Real plays its future during the next transfer window
With 300 M € minimum at the checkout, Real wants to hit hard. But Rodri would cost almost € 100 million, and his salary would explode the payroll. Without forgetting the domino effect: to lose Vinicius is to deprive yourself of a key player in the Champions League.
Between profitability and sporting ambition, Real walks on a thread. If Vini flies away, the Williams-Rodri duo will immediately shine … under penalty of wavering the post-galactic era.
