Could Vinícius Júnior really leave Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia? Here's what we know

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior's contract at the Bernabéu is due to expire in June 2027 .

The 24-year-old Brazil international is one of only 23 players to score 100 or more goals for Madrid .

Saudi Arabia have expressed interest in signing the Brazilian forward.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he's "thinking about choosing glory".

Sources say that Vinícius has felt for some months that there are doubts within the club about his role in the team over the medium-term.

Sources say he remains hugely grateful to Madrid for the support and patience the club has shown him during his inconsistent development from rough diamond into the finished article.

Sources tell ESPN that he suspects that both Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé will receive more support in the pursuit of future awards like the Ballon d'Or.

Saudi interest didn't end there, and the Saudis got back in touch with Viníci in December , keen to keep lines of communication open.

Real Madrid declined to attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony for Vinícius Junior .

Club president Florentino Pérez reluctant to budge from 1bn -a-year clause clause.