Carlo Ancelotti addressed speculations of Saudi Arabian interest in one of their stars.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has shut down the suggestion that FIFA Men's Player of the Year, Vinicius, could leave the club for a Saudi Arabia deal.
The 24-year-old has been an important player for Los Blancos in recent years. Last season, he led to triumphs in the Champions League and LALIGA, which earned him the second position in the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA POTY.
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This has earned him interest from big money spenders in Saudi Arabia. However, Ancelotti takes it with a pinch of salt.
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What Ancelotti said
The Italian is a huge fan of this attacking talent, and last season, he was one of the earliest promoters of the Brazilian’s Ballon d'Or bid.
Also, he has repeatedly defended Vinicius in the face of immense criticism. Most recently he thrashed the decision to hand the former Flamengos man a two-match ban after he shoved Valencia's Stole Dmitrievski in the face.
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Hence, when he was asked about the reports linking the winger to Brazil, he laughed it off, stating he has direct information from the player that he is happy at Real Madrid.
“What I know, and I have direct information, from the player, is that he is very happy here. And that he wants to make history here. In that, we are all on the same path together,” Carlo said