Real Madrid Confidencial The successor to Luka Modric at Real Madrid: another Mbappé case is looming
Vitinha played the Champions League final at a level and with a playing style that recalled the best version of Modric with Real Madrid
Real Madrid is already thinking about the future without Luka Modric. The Croatian, a living legend of the club, is facing his last month as a Madridist footballer. There's a name that's starting to gain momentum as his possible heir: Vitinha.
The Portuguese midfielder from PSG has been praised for his performance in the Champions League final, where his team overwhelmed Inter Milan 5-0. He was one of the best on the field.
Hargreaves compares him with Modric
Owen Hargreaves, former Manchester United and Bayern player, didn't hold back on praise. “Vitinha plays like Luka Modric. It's impossible to play against him,” he said on TNT Sports. The Englishman highlighted his intelligence, his ball control, and his ability to break lines.
“He really reminds me of Modric himself. There's no greater praise than that,” he added. This comparison hasn't gone unnoticed in the Spanish capital.
There are already reports about Vitinha at Valdebebas. His profile fits perfectly with the team's style. He has touch, control, range, and personality. Most importantly: he's only 25 years old (25 años).
PSG doesn't want to sell, but Real Madrid already knows how to handle these situations. The Mbappé case is the clearest example. At the time, it also seemed impossible. In the end, the Frenchman ended up as a Madridist.
Vitinha's contract with PSG runs until 2027. But if the player decides to take the step, the Parisian club could find themselves under pressure.
Another hot summer?
With Modric and his farewell confirmed after the Club World Cup, Madrid needs a reliable replacement.
Vitinha could be that name. The market will move. Madrid's interest could turn into a new strategic operation.
The fans are already starting to talk about the Portuguese. Not only because of his current level, but also because of the potential he still has to unlock.
Madrid is looking for the next brain of the midfield. Vitinha, little by little, is emerging as the chosen one.
The path won't be easy. Everything suggests that, as happened with Mbappé, the story between the Madridist club and a PSG star could repeat itself.
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