Real Madrid Line Up Vitinha As Contingency If Vinícius Júnior Departs
Sports Updated: 28 December 2025 17:58 EAT
PSG Star winger Vitinha
Real Madrid are reportedly considering a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha should Vinícius Júnior leave the club in the upcoming summer transfer window. According to Spanish radio station Cadena SER, the club is drawing up contingency plans amid uncertainty surrounding the Brazilian forward’s future at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Vinícius remains one of Real Madrid’s highest-paid players, and his potential exit would significantly ease the club’s wage bill. The report indicates that Madrid would look to redirect those freed-up resources towards strengthening their midfield, with Vitinha identified as a prime target due to his creativity, control and consistency at PSG.
The Portuguese international has been a key figure for the French champions, establishing himself as one of Europe’s most influential midfielders. His performances in Ligue 1 and the Champions League have reportedly caught the attention of Real Madrid’s recruitment team as they plan for a long-term rebuild in midfield.
However, any deal for Vitinha is expected to be complex. The midfielder is under a long-term contract at PSG, and the French club are believed to consider him a central part of their project, making them reluctant to negotiate a sale.
Real Madrid’s interest is therefore described as conditional rather than active at this stage, with the club’s priority being to first resolve Vinícius Júnior’s future. Talks over a new contract have yet to reach a conclusion, fuelling speculation around a possible summer departure.
For now, the situation remains fluid, with no official approach made to PSG or Vitinha. Much will depend on developments surrounding Vinícius, as Real Madrid weigh whether to retain their star winger or use his departure to reshape the squad ahead of next season.
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