In a potentially explosive development, a report claims that sources close to presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme have claimed that he intends to sell superstar forward Vinicius Junior if he wins the upcoming Real Madrid club elections. However, Riquelme is reportedly not planning to make this stance public during his campaign.
Riquelme’s Alleged Transfer Strategy Sparks Controversy
According to Rodraindividuals within Riquelme’s inner circle have privately confirmed that the candidate views a potential sale of Vinicius Junior as a viable option. The move would likely be aimed at generating significant financial resources for squad rebuilding and infrastructure projects.
Despite the strong rumours, Riquelme is said to be avoiding any direct public statements on the matter to prevent alienating large sections of the Real Madrid fanbase, who consider the Brazilian international one of the club’s most important players.
🚨 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: Sources close to Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme say he plans to sell Vinicius Junior is he wins the upcoming elections.
However, he is not going to admit it publicly.
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— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) June 4, 2026
Why Vinicius Junior Could Be on the Market?
Vinicius Junior has become one of the world’s top footballers since joining Real Madrid from Flamengo in 2018. He played a pivotal role in the club’s recent Champions League successes and is widely regarded as a future Ballon d’Or contender.
Selling a player of Vinicius’ calibre would represent a major shift in Real Madrid’s traditional “Galactico” policy and could trigger significant backlash from supporters. However, sources suggest Riquelme believes the massive transfer fee (potentially exceeding €150-200 million) could be reinvested into multiple high-profile signings and club development.
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