Real Madrid is actively preparing for life after Luka Modrić and has reportedly identified Paris Saint-Germain’s Vitinha as a potential long-term replacement. According to *Real Madrid Confidencial*, the club views the 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder as a natural heir to Modrić, who is expected to leave following the Club World Cup.
Vitinha impressed in PSG’s dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final, showcasing his composure and control in midfield — performances that reportedly caught the attention of Real Madrid scouts.
Pundit Owen Hargreaves, speaking to TNT Sports, noted the similarities between Vitinha and Modrić, saying, “He’s impossible to play against” and calling the comparison to Modrić “the highest praise.”
While other midfielders like Angelo Stiller have also been linked with Los Blancos, Vitinha’s recent performances may have placed him at the top of Madrid’s shortlist.
