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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**Gill Clark**

**30 Apr 2025 12:33+01:00**

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Al-Hilal are looking to bring in Carlo Ancelotti as head coach, a strategy they hope will help persuade Vinicius Junior to leave Real Madrid in a potentially record-setting €800 million transfer during the upcoming summer window.

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The Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal are interested in naming Carlo Ancelotti as their new coach, with hopes that it will assist in attracting Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid.

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Ancelotti’s position at Real Madrid is currently unclear.

Al-Hilal want the Italian to take over as head coach.

They believe his appointment could help secure “Vini Jr” for the Saudi league.

**WHAT HAPPENED?**

Speculation surrounds Ancelotti’s future amid reports he may depart Real Madrid. Though previously linked with the Brazil national team job, that deal now appears to be falling through. According to Sports Zone, Al-Hilal may now pursue Ancelotti to replace their current manager Jorge Jesus. The club also believes that hiring Ancelotti could be crucial in drawing Vinicius to the Saudi league.

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**THE BIGGER PICTURE**

There has been ongoing speculation about Vinicius Jr possibly making a high-profile move to Saudi Arabia, especially as he hasn’t yet renewed his Real Madrid contract. Per Sports Zone, Al-Hilal are reportedly ready to commit a massive €800 million (£680m/$909m) to secure the Brazilian forward this summer. Vinicius Jr is regarded as the club’s “priority” target for the next transfer window, particularly after Neymar’s departure during the winter.

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Ancelotti might not be going to Brazil anymore, but his time at Madrid could still be ending. Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is being considered to succeed the Italian after the Club World Cup in June.

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**WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID**

Real Madrid are still contenders in the Spanish title race but trail Barcelona by four points with five fixtures remaining, suggesting a season without silverware is possible. This may lead to major changes at the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer, though supporters will need to wait to learn the futures of both Ancelotti and Vinicius.

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