Xabi Alonsois set to take over as manager at Real Madrid soon, and he’s already got his eye on a PSG player to strengthen the squad. That said, it’s a tricky situation.
PSG’s midfield—featuring Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, and João Neves—has been a key part of their success this season, helping the team reach the UEFA Champions League final, the Coupe de France final, and clinch the Ligue 1 title.
But could a big offer for one of these players make PSG or the player himself rethink staying in Paris for the long haul? A recent report suggested Real Madrid is interested in Vitinha, and now a Spanish journalist is backing up that claim.
Does Real Madridreally want to steal Vitinha from PSG?
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Real Madridare looking for a midfielder, but theredoesn’t seem to be a clear candidateat the moment. Rubén Cañizares, a journalist from ABC, spoke at length about this during his appearance on Rubén Martín’s Twitch channel.
Firstof all, he made it clear thata large part of the money will be used to strengthen the midfield.
“When it comes to the central midfield spot, that’s where the money is,” Cañizares said (h/t Bernabeu Digital). “There’s a lot of cash to sign a player there—it’s not going to come cheap. But I think what Real Madrid wants is practically impossible,which is why they’re not very sure yet. If the club could sign someone, it would be Vitinha, but they can’t.”
A recent report from Defensa Central revealed that Jorge Mendes has already made PSG’s stance clear: if Vitinha wants to leave, it’ll cost no less than €130 million. That’s a steep asking price—one Real Madrid isn’t currently willing to meet.