Al-Hilal CEO Esteve Calzada has suggested that the Saudi giants could pursue Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr if he becomes available.
The Brazilian winger, who has Cameroonian roots, is under contract with Los Blancos until 2027. With time ticking, Madrid could face the risk of losing him on a free transfer if a deal isn’t secured before September.
Saudi Arabia has long been linked with attempts to lure Vinicius to the Middle East with a lucrative offer, although speculation around the move has quieted in recent months.
Speaking to Cadena SER, Calzada confirmed that the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which supports Al-Hilal, remains interested in the 24-year-old.
“In our case there are no talks, but the CEO of the Saudi league, whenever asked, says that if he is available, he will try to bring him in.”
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is dominating headlines in Saudi Arabia after sitting out Al-Nassr’s Monday clash in protest over Karim Benzema’s transfer from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal, citing perceived unfair advantages for the Riyadh club in the transfer market.
Calzada dismissed the tensions, adding: “We’ve made a strong commitment to many players beyond Karim, a lot of young Arab talent. We’re eager to compete for all the titles. We’d have to ask him [Ronaldo] what’s wrong.”
He also highlighted Al-Hilal’s financial strength: “Al-Hilal is the most powerful club in Saudi Arabia. We have three sources of funding for transfers: merchandising, the government program to sign top players, and the Prince, who supports the club to obtain significant resources.”
