Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti discusses the 1 billion euro mega-of-fa for Vinicius Jr.
Carlo Ancelotti has been “farious to hear” related to Vinicius Jr.’s future, but claims he is not worried that Real Madrid will lose his winger to his Saudi Arabian team Masu.
Late yesterday, reports emerged that the Brazilian winger met with the Saudi Arabian Pro League chief in 2023 and was offered a five-year contract worth 1 billion euros, with the proposal remaining on the table.
According to Radio Marca, Vinicius Jr. representatives consider the offer “unprecedented and undeniable,” but players remain in Madrid following the Champions League victory at Manchester City on Tuesday. He said he wanted to.
The future of Vinicius JR has been rumbling for quite some time, and the club is believed to be eager to sign an extension of its current contract that expired in 2027.
Asked about the situation today, Ancelotti said: “Are I tired of hearing about this? Yes. I’m worried? No. Does he look happy? Yes. And We are happy with him.
“There’s nothing to add to what I said to you a few weeks ago. It’s not a problem to discuss here. We won’t talk about it here, and he won’t. Vinicius remains the same He looks the same and wants to prove that he is doing the right thing.
“He played brilliantly in his final game, but he’s just starting to regain that match fitness after his injury, so he’ll continue with it. He’ll see what he’s done to the city in particular. And he’s very motivated. The pressure is on him and he handled it brilliantly by making a difference in the game.”
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Ancelotti is unable to answer questions about Saudi Arabia’s offer
Asked about the Mega-of-Far reported by Saudi Arabia, the Italian added: What I can do is tell me what I’m looking at. This is a happy footballer who is passionate about doing a good job and making history with this club.
Madrid scored a makeshift 4 at Etihad. It could be a similar lineup when you go to Pamplona to go to Osasuna in La Liga tomorrow.
Ancelotti is hoping to have two key players, Antonio L Digger and David Alaba, returning to Game 2 of the Champions League knockout phase playoffs next week.
“They’re improving,” he said. “They will continue to work individually until Monday and will be back on the team from Tuesday and available for games against the city. The same applies to Lucas Vazquez.”
We are in good condition – Ancelotti
Madrid sits above La Liga, while Atletico Madrid is drifting over Barcelona for another point.
“We’re in good condition and very motivated,” Ancelotti said. “It’s our aim to stay at the top of the table. It’s going to be a difficult game, but we’re out of the back of a good result and we want to integrate it. Manchester in this match. You need to see the repetition of all the good things you’ve done to City.
“I learned how important it is to show that commitment. I saw it at Etihad Stadium. We delivered in a big game. Of course we need to be consistent and tomorrow is good in that sense. It’s going to be a test.
“This is a team that fully understands the perfect moment to push. If tomorrow, we don’t know that this is the right moment to step up that, then it’s our rivals will make us head We’re wrong because it’s a very tight LA La Liga season to blow away. It’s an important game.”