The Parisian number 17 has been delivering high-flying performances for several seasons, notably in the Champions League final on May 31, but especially at the start of the year. During an interview given to This is Paris Île-de-France and in the Sports department of Radio Francethe Portuguese international spoke about his trigger.
For him, Luis Enrique completely changed his career at Paris Saint-Germain. “ I think my meeting with Luis Enrique is the turning point in my life here in Paris. He took me to another level, a level I didn't think I would reach. I think I showed what I can do. He loved me very much. I gained confidence and importance in the team. I started playing, it took on another dimension, I took on another dimension. I feel really comfortable, I feel in my best condition when I play under Luis Enrique,”
he blurted.
Vitinha dreams of the Ballon d'Or
Vitinha has moved into another dimension. Criticized by certain PSG executives when he arrived at the club in the summer of 2022, Vitinha has now established himself without any possible dispute as one or even the best midfielder in the world.
His sparkling performances allowed him to reach third place in the France Football Ballon d'Or behind Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal. Still during his interview given to
This is Paris Île-de-France and in the Sports department of Radio Francethe Portuguese returned to his third place in the Ballon d'Or.
“It’s true that it’s weird, it’s the ultimate dream. You always dream of being well placed for the Ballon d'Or. It’s the ultimate dream to win it. But if someone had told me, when I was 12 years old: 'when you are 25, you will be 3rd in the Ballon d'Or'. Yes, that seems incredible to me. But when you see the whole journey, and you experience things as you go, it comes a bit naturally. »
Before continuing: “When I realize what I did, individually, with my family and my friends, 3rd in the Ballon d’Or, it’s great, it’s a dream. This brings responsibilities. Now we have to maintain the level, as much as possible, to stay in this momentum and at this level. I know it's difficult, there are not many players who continue to perform every year because there is a lot of competition and enormous competitiveness in today's football. So I have to do everything I can to stay there. And I'm in the perfect place for that: a big club like PSG, the European champion. We must try to do the same thing, if possible better. »
