Portuguese international Vitinha has flourished at Paris Saint-Germain since the departure of Lionel Messi and Neymar.
The departure of Lionel Messi and Neymar this summer had a positive impact on the Paris Saint-Germain locker room. The tensions that existed between the two stars and certain players of the club, including Vitinha, seem to have disappeared.
The Portuguese, recruited in July 2022 for 45 million euros, had a complicated first season in the French capital. He was the victim of the change in system made by Christophe Galtier and was also the target of mockery from the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and the Brazilian. A situation which led to a drop in performance for the native of Vila das Aves.
“ The Portuguese suffered during his first season, victim of the change of system decided by Galtier. Above all, the international was mocked on the sidelines of the locker room by heavyweights like Neymar and Messi, which had totally inhibited him. From now on, Vitinha expresses his potential more », Explains Le Parisien.
Since the departure of the two stars, the former Wolverhampton player has regained his confidence and his level of play. He is now one of the essential elements of Luis Enrique’s squad and has already scored four goals in Ligue 1.
