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PSG star emerges as Real Madrid’s dream signing but there is one major hurdle – report
Real Madrid appear to have set their sights on securing the signing of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha, according to a report from Real Madrid Confidencial.
The Portuguese international has been one of the standout performers in Ligue 1, and his recent display against Liverpool only reinforced his growing reputation as a top-class playmaker.
Given Real Madrid’s ongoing search for a midfielder capable of filling the creative void left by Toni Kroos, Vitinha seems like an ideal candidate to step into that role.
Real Madrid impressed
His recent match against Liverpool showcased his immense talent, as he played a key role in PSG’s attacking transitions while maintaining control in the middle of the park.
These qualities are precisely what Real Madrid have been missing since Kroos’ departure, and adding a player of Vitinha’s profile could significantly strengthen the squad next season.
However, bringing him to the Santiago Bernabeu will be far from straightforward. Negotiating with PSG has always been a complicated affair for Real Madrid, as the French club is known for being reluctant to engage in discussions with them.
This could make securing Vitinha’s signature a challenging process.
Having a great season
From a statistical perspective, Vitinha has enjoyed an excellent season so far. He has accumulated over 2,700 minutes across 38 matches, contributing directly to eight goals (6G,2A).
While these numbers are strong for a midfielder, what truly sets him apart is his influence on the pitch. His presence allows his team to control the game with greater fluidity, making him a key player in PSG’s tactical setup.
One major factor in any potential transfer will be his market value. At present, Vitinha is valued at approximately €55 million, a figure that PSG will likely demand a premium on if Real Madrid express serious interest.
Furthermore, his contract runs until 2029, which places the Parisian club in a strong negotiating position. As a result, prising him away from PSG would require careful planning and strategic execution.
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Jose Mourinho was always clear about getting rid of Real Madrid midfielder this summer – report
Real Madrid’s summer transfer window was largely successful, not only in terms of securing key arrivals but also in terms of letting go of players who had no place in the dynamics.
One player who stood out in the second category was Dani Ceballos as the Spanish midfielder was frozen out of Real Madrid’s starting dynamics for several years before his eventual departure.
In the end, the club simply let the player leave as a free agent by accepting a contract termination as they saw the salary space freed as a win compared to his presence.
Mourinho’s clear stance
As confirmed in a recent report by Diario AS, Real Madrid’s new manager Jose Mourinho has no doubt that he did not count on Ceballos for the ongoing season.
Being the straightforward communicator that he is, the Portuguese manager directly informed Ceballos that he did not count on him in any capacity, speaking out loud about a fact that was known as an open secret for a long time.
Having clarity that his situation at the club was not going to change, Ceballos pressed to leave and eventually had his way as the club allowed him to walk out of the front door with no transfer fee.
Times were tense
The Spanish outlet also add that the decision to let the player leave with a contract termination was not easy for Real Madrid to accept, especially given that it is a last resort.
In the negotiations between Ceballos and the Real Madrid hierarchy, there were some moments filled with tension and disagreements.
In fact, there was even an initial exit agreement that was reached which was cancelled in the hope of a better outcome.
Eventually, however, both parties reached a fitting resolution and Real Madrid enabled the player’s departure without any hurdles and Ceballos went on to join Real Betis.
Even that move required the player to take a massive cut on his salary, but the saga worked out well for both clubs as the player. From Real Madrid’s perspective, the space created on the team’s roster was worth its weight in gold.
