Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has set his sights on one of the world’s best midfielders. – And it is needed, as we see their biggest challengers at home Barcelona and Atlético Madrid gearing up for next season together with how incredibly strong the competition will be in the Champions League, especially from Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool they need to lift themselves many notches from what we saw in the Club World Cup.
Everyone could see how the quality deteriorated after Real Madrid last summer centred their game around Kylian Mbappe, especially Jude Bellingham got into trouble. The strategy has changed from the last year to Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso wants to build a team and not “only” take care of English players.
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Now the focus is again on Paris Saint-Germain who lost Kylian Mbappe in a “hostal takeover” last summer.
Real Madrid have resumed their interest in Vitinha, one of the most sought-after midfielders due to his outstanding performances for PSG, with the intention of strengthening the midfield with a player who can organize and create the game from the defensive. The club’s board sees the Portuguese player as the ideal profile to complement the likes of Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde, and possibly lead the midfield, and has therefore decided to push for a signing again.
Vitinha has just finished a brilliant season with PSG, where he was one of the most reliable pieces in Luis Enrique’s system that led the Paris side to a treble. This, combined with his outstanding performance for the Portuguese national team, where he won the UEFA Nations League, makes his maturity, understanding of the game, and ability to break lines a top priority.
Xabi Alonso wants to bring Vitinha to Real Madrid
However, the negotiations are proving to be challenging. PSG have made their position clear: they will not accept less than 130 million euros for a transfer. This sum represents an almost insurmountable barrier for Real Madrid, unless they manage to free up space and resources in the squad. The departures of Rodrygo Goes and Brahim Díaz could be crucial in paving the way for the signing of the Portuguese player.
Xabi Alonso has already given his approval. He sees Vitinha as a key player for his style of play, especially because of his ability to create numbers and keep the ball under pressure. But for this to happen, Real Madrid will have to operate with surgical precision in the transfer market.
For now, Vitinha remains in Paris. But Real Madrid’s interest is still alive and everything will depend on what unfolds in the coming weeks. Summer promises great movements… And this could be one of the most expensive.
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