Al-Hilal CEO Esteve Calzada has reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s interest in Vinicius Junior while addressing Cristiano Ronaldo’s frustrations regarding competitive balance in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Hilal CEO Esteve Calzada has confirmed that Saudi Arabia remains determined to sign Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior if the Brazilian becomes available.
While contract negotiations with Los Blancos have recently progressed under Alvaro Arbeloa, the winger’s current deal expires in 2027.
Real Madrid is eager to finalize a renewal before September to avoid the risk of losing their talisman for free to the Middle East.
Meanwhile, a growing rift has emerged involving Cristiano Ronaldo, who skipped Al-Nassr’s latest match in protest of Karim Benzema’s transfer to Al-Hilal.
Ronaldo allegedly feels the Saudi government provides unfair advantages to certain clubs. Calzada dismissed these concerns, stating: “Al-Hilal is the most powerful club in Saudi Arabia.
We have three sources of funding for transfers: merchandising, the government program, and the Prince.”