Real Madrid has found an alternative to Vinicius Junior!
Real Madrid have a critical scenario on the table that could shape the summer months. The deadlock in contract renewal talks with Vinicius Junior, one of the club's biggest stars in recent years, has prompted the Madrid management to work on a possible "plan B". According to the Spanish press, at the center of this plan is one of the most in-form midfielders in European football: Vitinha.
Vinicius' current contract with Real Madrid runs until June 2027. The club wants to extend the Brazilian star's contract before the summer of 2026. Otherwise, the Madrid management doesn't want to risk Vinicius entering the last year of his contract and leaving for free.
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Therefore, the possibility of a sale will be seriously considered in case the negotiations fail. Even though Vinicius is considered indispensable from a sporting and symbolic point of view, the club's management wants to retain control from an economic and strategic point of view.
TARGET VITINHA
Cadena SER, one of Spain's most reliable sources, has revealed Real Madrid's main plan for the summer transfer window in case Vinicius does not renew his contract. According to the report, Madrid are considering a big move for PSG's Vitinha in this scenario.
At just 25 years old, the Portuguese midfielder has already won the European Championship with PSG, and at club level he has distinguished himself with his game intelligence, passing quality and tempo control. Real Madrid reportedly see Vitinha as the brain of the post-Toni Kroos and Luka Modric era.
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AFTER KROOS AND MODRIC...
With the departure of the Kroos-Modric duo, who have been at the center of Real Madrid's great successes in recent years, Real Madrid clearly felt the lack of a leader in the midfield. While the likes of Camavinga, Tchouaméni and Valverde have provided dynamism, Kroos' playmaking mentality and Modric's tempo-setting role have yet to be fully filled.
Vitinha's signing is seen as not just a star move for Madrid, but a plan to rebuild their playing identity. Both the Portuguese's short passing game and his ability to make the right decision under pressure fit into the long-term project, including the post-Ancelotti era.
URGENT PLAN EMPHASIZED
Vitinha's contract with PSG and the club's reluctance to let him go make this transfer extremely difficult. However, an astronomical fee for Vinicius could strengthen Real Madrid's hand. The Madrid front is still considering this possibility as a "contingency plan", but it is emphasized that it is on the table.
