The Real Madrid squad is complete for next season, although work is still ongoing in case there are any last-minute signings, especially in midfield, which is causing a lot of concern. Several names are being considered, but due to his style of play, one of the most sought-after players is Vitinha, who plays for PSG.
A problem in midfield
Real Madrid knows that its midfield is in a precarious position: last season was a disaster, and this season, far from strengthening this key area of the field, the departure of Modric only makes it more evident that the team could suffer again in this position. In the absence of reinforcements, the club is confident that the arrival of Xabi Alonso and the style he can impose will be enough to regain the feeling lost last season, and everything indicates that Arda Güler will be in charge of conducting the orchestra, after proving his adaptation in the final stretch of La Liga and in the Club World Cup.
Vitinha, an unattainable dream
There are three players on Real Madrid’s wish list in case an opportunity arises to sign them before the transfer window closes: Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, and above all Vitinha, the Portuguese midfielder from PSG. This is due to his style of play, his ability to carry the ball, to solve problems on his own or by relying on his teammates, his mobility, and his spectacular understanding of the game. His great season, leading the French team’s midfield, has led him to win the Champions League and the Nations League with Portugal, receiving recognition and praise from the world of soccer.
At Real Madrid, he is the most popular player, but his arrival at the Bernabéu seems practically impossible, at least this season: because relations between Real Madrid and PSG are completely broken, because he is an important player that the French team would not let go even if offered a stratospheric amount, and because the club cannot sign anyone at the moment.
A complete squad
Technically, he could sign, but the club is not considering the option of leaving any player without a contract. Real Madrid currently has a full squad after confirming the renewal of Gonzalo. The only option Real Madrid could consider is if one of the current players leaves the team. The only possible option is Rodygo, but the club is pessimistic because the offers they expected for him have not arrived. The other two names the club wants out are Alaba and Mendy, but they do not seem willing to leave and the club will not force a situation with them.
Real Madrid’s squad is currently closed. Only the departure of a player could change the club’s roadmap, in which case they would go for a midfielder, and the player they like the most is Vitinha, who seems unlikely to leave his club. Mac Allister and Enzo Fernández would be the alternatives, but their high price also makes them prohibitive for the club, which could pay whatever it takes, as it has the money, but it will not do so in order to keep the club’s finances as stable and healthy as possible, as it has done so far.