Under contract with Paris Saint-Germain until June 2029, Vitinha is once again being linked with Real Madrid by Spanish media. But the Portuguese midfielder has reiterated in his home country that he is very happy in Paris — while also leaving the door open, one day, to a return to FC Porto or even a move to the Premier League.
The orchestrator of PSG’s historic 2025 season, Vitinha was crowned Best Midfielder in the World on Sunday in Dubai at the Globe Soccer Awards. He was also named “Personality of the Year 2025” by Portuguese sports daily A Bola. Recognition that only further underlines an exceptional year for the 25-year-old.
Last Friday, Spanish radio station Cadena SER reignited speculation around Real Madrid’s interest in the PSG midfielder. Those rumors have circulated for months, often based on incorrect information — including the existence of a supposed release clause, which does not exist (and would in any case be illegal under French law).
Real Madrid watching… if Vinícius leaves?
According to Cadena SER and journalist Pacojo Delgado, Real Madrid will not recruit during the winter transfer window but has identified Vitinha as a potential target for summer 2026.
The report claims that if Real Madrid fail to extend Vinícius Júnior’s contract, they could look to sell the Brazilian next summer and use the proceeds to pursue Vitinha. The Spanish outlet estimates Vinícius’ value at around €100 million, a figure they suggest could form the basis of an offer to PSG.
Cadena SER even goes as far as claiming that Real Madrid’s entourage believes an agreement could exist allowing Vitinha to leave for that amount — if the player himself wishes to depart and if a minimum offer of €100 million is presented.
So far, Vitinha has never expressed any desire to leave PSG. On the contrary, he extended his contract until 2029 earlier this year and has gone on to win every major trophy with the club.
“I love being where I am, and I love my coach”
In a wide-ranging interview with A Bola, Vitinha was asked whether there was a coach he would like to work with before the end of his career.
“To be consistent, I would say Guardiola,” Vitinha admitted.
“His style of play is very similar to Luis Enrique’s, with the same philosophy — and also to mine. I would be very curious to see what it would be like to be coached by him.”
But the PSG midfielder was quick to underline his current happiness in Paris:
“I feel very good where I am. I love being where I am and I love my coach. That’s it. It’s important to say it.”
Premier League curiosity… but no regrets
Vitinha also spoke about a possible future return to England, having spent an unconvincing loan spell at Wolverhampton during the 2020–21 season.
“English football is fantastic, especially for the spectacle,” he said.
“I have that bitter taste of not having experienced the best of the Premier League — the fans. I was there during Covid, playing in empty stadiums.”
“I would really like one day to see that league as it truly is, with full stadiums and the spectacle it offers.”
A return to FC Porto? “Emotion vs reason”
In a separate interview with O Jogo, which also named him Personality of the Year 2025, Vitinha addressed the idea of one day returning to FC Porto, his boyhood club.
“There are two aspects: the rational and the emotional,” he explained.
“Rationally, I always have some hesitation, because I know the last image is what remains. I don’t know how my career will evolve or what condition I’ll be in when that opportunity arises.”
“I would like to return one day, but to help — not as a reward for my career. To come back, I would need to feel capable of contributing.”
Vitinha made clear that any return would depend on timing, form, and Porto’s own situation:
“I really want it, I would love to play in that shirt again because I feel at home at the Dragão. But it depends a lot on how my career evolves and on the situation at FC Porto. It’s something to be seen with time.”
PSG’s message remains clear
For now, Vitinha is fully committed to Paris Saint-Germain — under contract until 2029, central to Luis Enrique’s system, and coming off one of the most decorated seasons in the club’s history.
Real Madrid may be watching.
But Vitinha isn’t looking anywhere else.