Real Madrid are already setting the stage for the upcoming campaign as they try to assemble a team that can contend on several fronts once more.
According to AS as reported by Caught Offside, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Vitinha is the Spanish powerhouses’ top midfield target, while young prospect Kees Smit of AZ Alkmaar is considered a backup, developmental option.
Madrid’s hiring approach still strikes a mix between short-term competitiveness and long-term planning.
The team believe that small but astute additions could make the difference in pivotal periods next season as they aim to make a genuine dual push in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
Real Madrid Want Vitinha
For good cause, Vitinha’s name is at the top of Madrid’s shortlist.
The 27-year-old Portugal international is starting to reach his prime and has established himself as a vital member of PSG, respected for his poise in possession, discipline in his position, and leadership on the field.
According to reports, Madrid’s coaching staff see him as a midfield player who can manage the pace in intense games—a quality they highly respect in European knockout football.
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It will not be easy to take him out of Paris, though. Vitinha, who is reportedly settled in the French city and has a contract that expires in 2029, is a key member of PSG’s midfield.
Any possible arrangement is complicated from a financial and diplomatic standpoint due to the combination of long-term security and sporting significance.
Madrid, on the other hand, have been keeping an eye on Smit, one of the best young players coming out of the Eredivisie.
The 19-year-old midfielder for AZ Alkmaar has already made an impression with his technical ability, maturity, and intelligence.
Although Smit is not yet regarded as a finished product, Madrid believe that if he is brought in early, he could flourish in their development-focused environment.
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