Powerhouse Clubs Hala and Al-Ahly Initiate Contract Talks with Vinicius Junior

A major sports agency that represents Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. is planning a February trip to Saudi Arabia to negotiate potential transfers with the kingdom's top football clubs. ROC NATION SPORTS officials will meet directly with Saudi teams to discuss bringing several high-profile players to the Saudi Pro League, including some of the biggest names in world football.

Thiago Vertas, one of the agency's executives, confirmed the visit will focus on understanding what Saudi clubs want and need for the upcoming transfer windows. The agency plans to sit down with multiple teams to hear their requirements firsthand.

Saudi Arabia's "Elite" league clubs - Al Hilal, Al Ahli, Al Nassr, and Al Ittihad - have been making headlines with massive transfer deals over the past year. Reports suggest Al Hilal and Al Ahli, the current Asian Champions League winners, are preparing a massive €1 billion offer over five years to bring Vinicius Jr. to Saudi Arabia.

But the Brazilian winger isn't the only target. The agency also represents Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, West Ham's Lucas Paqueta, and Monaco's Malick Fofana - all players who could attract Saudi interest.

This move shows how seriously Saudi clubs are taking their global recruitment strategy. The kingdom has already signed Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Neymar among others, spending hundreds of millions to raise the profile of their domestic league.

The timing matters too. February sits between the winter transfer window and summer planning, giving clubs time to structure deals for the next major signing period. Saudi clubs have shown they're willing to offer salaries that dwarf what players can earn in Europe.

For players, the financial incentives are hard to ignore. But the sporting challenge remains a question mark - Saudi Arabia is still building its football reputation despite the big-name signings.

The agency's visit signals that more top-tier talent could be heading to the Middle East. With state backing and seemingly unlimited budgets, Saudi clubs are positioning themselves as serious competitors for the world's best players.