Real Madrid eyeing PSG’s Vitinha as key midfield replacement after Club World Cup
Following the departure of club legends Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, Real Madrid are eyeing Paris Saint-Germain’s Vitinha as a top target to bolster their midfield this summer, according to Defensa Central.
The Portuguese international has become one of Xabi Alonso’s top transfer priorities, with Madrid expected to make a formal move after the conclusion of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Vitinha Emerges as Alonso’s Top Midfield Choice
Real Madrid’s midfield has been left in transition, and new coach Xabi Alonso sees 24-year-old Vitinha as the ideal solution. The Portuguese midfielder has excelled under Luis Enrique at PSG and is now seen as ready for a new challenge.
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Sources indicate that Alonso recently urged president Florentino Pérez to act quickly to secure Vitinha’s signing:
“He’s the type of midfielder we need to rebuild our identity,” Alonso reportedly told club executives.
PSG Play Hardball on Valuation
Despite Madrid’s growing interest, PSG have made it clear they will not sell Vitinha easily. The Ligue 1 champions have placed a high valuation on the player, complicating negotiations.
Vitinha, who has established himself as a regular in PSG’s starting XI, is under contract until 2027 and is seen as a long-term asset by the Parisian club.
While Madrid remain hopeful, the deal is far from straightforward.
Real Madrid Eye Backup Option: Angelo Stiller
If negotiations for Vitinha break down, Real Madrid are prepared to pivot. Another name high on their list is Angelo Stiller, the talented young German midfielder currently impressing in the Bundesliga.
Stiller has been on Madrid’s radar for several months and could be a more accessible option both financially and contractually.
Madrid Midfield Rebuild in Full Swing
With Modric off to Milan and Kroos retired, Real Madrid are under pressure to reshape the core of their team. The club sees the upcoming La Liga and Champions League seasons as crucial, and strengthening the midfield is the top priority.
Vitinha fits the profile of Madrid’s next-generation midfield technically gifted, tactically intelligent, and already experienced at the top level.
