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Al-Hilal eyeing Carlo Ancelotti appointment to help lure Vinicius Junior away from Real Madrid in record-breaking €800m summer transfer

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<p>Ancelotti's future is in the spotlight currently amid talk of a Real Madrid exit. The Italian coach had appeared ready to take the Brazil job but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/explained-why-carlo-ancelotti-proposed-move-brazil-break-down-real-madrid/blt4f77167bdb7a4dba" target="_blank">the move is reportedly set to break down</a>. Al-Hilal could now move for Ancelotti as the Saudi club want to replace manager Jorge Jesus, according to <a href="https://x.com/SportsZone__/status/1917337799633535455" target="_blank"><em>Sports Zone</em></a>. The club also think appointing Ancelotti could prove key in tempting Vinicius to move to the Middle East.</p><p></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/vinicius-junior-makes-final-decision-saudi-arabia-transfer-real-madrid-prepare-huge-announcement/bltcee5d95cb966d354" target="_blank">Vinicius Jr has regularly been linked with a blockbuster</a> Saudi move as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/vinicius-jr-entourage-strongly-deny-new-contract-close-as-brazilian-star-demands-cristiano-ronaldo-deal-real-madrid/blta9961839c304614c" target="_blank">he is yet to sign a contract extension with Los Blancos</a>. According to Sports Zone, Al-Hilal are ready to splash out a total of €800 million (£680m/$909m) to sign the Brazilian superstar this summer. Vinicius Jr is said to be Al-Hilal's "priority" in the next transfer window as they aim to bring in another big name after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/al-hilal-terminate-neymar-contract-seven-appearances-homecoming-transfer-santos-imminent-brazil-superstar/bltebcaa300a092d91b" target="_blank">losing Neymar in the winter</a>.</p><p></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Ancelotti may no longer be heading to Brazil but he could still be heading for the exit at Madrid. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/xabi-alonso-confirm-bayer-leverkusen-exit-special-clause-prepares-replace-carlo-ancelotti-real-madrid/blt786dfb8bb54bdcae" target="_blank">Bayern Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso</a> has been lined up to succeed the Italian after the Club World Cup in June.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Real Madrid are still in the title race in Spain but sit four points behind Barcelona with five games to play, meaning a trophyless season is on the cards. A summer shake-up may well then follow at the Santiago Bernabeu, although fans will have to wait and see what happens with both Ancelotti and Vinicius.</p><p></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID

Al-Hilal eyeing Carlo Ancelotti appointment to help lure Vinicius Junior away from Real Madrid in record-breaking €800m summer transfer | Goal.com

Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal are keen to appoint Carlo Ancelotti as manager in a move which could help lure Vinicius Jr away from Real Madrid.

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