Luis Enrique, PSG's coach, has been clear when addressing the speculation about Vitinha's future and Real Madrid's interest. Luis Enrique made it clear that, despite Real Madrid's interest, he doesn't see Vitinha leaving PSG in the short term.
PSG keeps firm
Although PSG experienced some ups and downs in the Champions League group stage, the Parisian team managed to lift the title in an unexpected feat. This surprised many, including Real Madrid, which continues to closely follow PSG's key pieces. Among the most outstanding players in the last campaign are Willian Pacho and Vitinha, both essential to the team's performance.
"Right now it's difficult to get a player from Paris. It's normal. Everyone wants our players," said Luis Enrique, making it clear that signing Vitinha is almost impossible, at least for now.
Vitinha, the engine of the midfield
At just 25 years old, Vitinha is in his third season with PSG, and his growth has been remarkable. Although he showed flashes of his quality in past seasons, it has been this campaign when he has truly shined.
He played a total of 4,355 yd. (3,981 m), being one of the pillars in the Parisian midfield. His ability to control the tempo of the game and his presence on the field have established him as one of the best midfielders in Europe.
Real Madrid showed interest in Vitinha, but Luis Enrique was blunt: "It's difficult for Vitinha to move in this market."
Pacho, another desired piece
The story with Willian Pacho, the Ecuadorian center-back, is similar. With 4,587 yd. (4,193 m) played in the last season, Pacho has been key to PSG's defensive solidity.
His outstanding season has not only established him as one of the best defenders in France, but also in Europe. Despite Real Madrid's intentions to strengthen its backline, it seems PSG has no intention of letting go of one of its most valuable players.
Contracts until 2029: Luis Enrique closes the door
Both Vitinha and Pacho have contracts with PSG until 2029, which gives them a strong position in any negotiation. In this situation, Luis Enrique left no room for doubt: "Neither of them is going to move. They're committed to PSG."
This way, it seems PSG has both players under control for the long term, which makes it almost impossible for either of them to leave this summer.