Real Madrid bets everything on PSG’s Vitinha
Xabi Alonso makes Portuguese star top transfer priority Rodrygo sale key to blockbuster move
Real Madrid is preparing a massive offer to sign Vitinha, PSG’s rising midfield maestro, in what could become one of the most sensational deals of the upcoming transfer window. According to Defensa Central, Los Blancos are ready to put €100 million (R$638 million) on the table plus Eduardo Camavinga to bring the Portuguese star to the Santiago Bernabéu.
Why Vitinha?
Since the arrival of Xabi Alonso as head coach, Vitinha has skyrocketed to the top of Real Madrid’s wish list. The 24-year-old midfielder has been in elite form with PSG, combining tactical discipline, ball control, and incisive passing drawing comparisons to Toni Kroos and even Modric for his ability to dictate tempo.
“He’s a ‘Kroos 2.0’,” said one club source. “Smart, precise, and technically brilliant.”
Alonso believes Vitinha fits perfectly into his possession-based, high-intensity system, and could become the heartbeat of Madrid’s midfield for years to come.
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How Would Madrid Pay for It?
With Rodrygo reportedly on the way out potentially to an English giant Madrid plans to use those transfer funds to help bankroll the Vitinha deal. The club is considering a direct swap + cash, offering Camavinga to PSG along with €100M.
Rodrygo has lost prominence in recent weeks due to the rise of Arda Güler, and his sale could generate upwards of €80–100M.
Tactical Shake-Up: Who Makes Way?
Should Vitinha arrive, it could spell the end of Tchouaméni’s reign as Madrid’s primary holding midfielder. Alonso envisions a 4-3-2-1 formation featuring:
- Vitinha in the holding role
- Valverde and Arda Güler as interior box-to-box players
- Bellingham in an advanced free role behind the striker
This setup would emphasize fluid midfield rotations, with Vitinha orchestrating play from deep while Bellingham attacks the final third.
Scouting Opportunity: Club World Cup Semi-Final
Real Madrid will get a front-row look at their potential new signing when they face PSG on Wednesday (9) in the Club World Cup semi-final in New Jersey. Alonso’s staff will be closely monitoring Vitinha’s performance against elite opposition.
PSG’s Dilemma
PSG values Vitinha highly, and his recent rise under Luis Enrique makes him a core asset for their long-term project. However, the prospect of acquiring Camavinga a world-class young midfielder and a huge cash injection may tempt the Parisians to listen.
Internally, PSG has not ruled out negotiation, but sources say they would only entertain it “if the player signals openness to a move.”
