Spanish Ramón Planes, the sporting director of Al-Ittihad Club, sparked controversy regarding the future of Brazilian Vinícius Júnior after mentioning the possibility of the Real Madrid star transferring to the Saudi league in the future.

During his appearance on the program "Radioestadio Noche" on Onda Cero radio, Planes touched on the idea that Vinícius joining the Saudi league remains a strong possibility.

The director of the federation confirmed that the competition in the Saudi league is rapidly evolving, making it feasible to attract world-class players at the peak of their performance.

He explained that the current approach is not limited to signing players at the end of their careers, but rather targets names at ideal playing ages who are capable of making a technical contribution.

Planes pointed out that the European perspective on the Saudi league has changed, emphasizing that the sports project is not governed by wishes but by realistic capabilities and a genuine ability to persuade.

He added that the presence of major stars like Benzema, Kanté, and Neymar helped break the psychological barrier, despite the difficulty of the negotiations, which required time and patience.

Planes concluded his statements by emphasizing that the door remains open for major deals, as the Saudi project possesses the patience and financial support to achieve its goals.