Vitinha, a 25-year-old midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal, has established himself among the best midfielders in the world for several months. Speaking to Le Parisien newspaper, Siramana Dembélé, former coach at FC Porto (2017-2024), where he worked alongside the Portuguese international, was asked to discuss his rise.
“Sergio and I said they were very intelligent.”
“Vitinha is a bombshell! I’m not at all surprised by his development. When PSG came to spend €40 million to buy him, Sergio and I said they were very intelligent. He has become what coach Conceicao predicted: someone valuable because he possesses the complete range of skills required of a footballer today. With his humility and his ability to listen, he can still develop.” »
Some were quick to say that PSG had “once again” made a mistake in the transfer window, paying a large sum for a player who would never reach the expected level. As is often the case, they judged very quickly, without restraint. You have to give a player time to adapt and progress. But Vitinha’s talent was quite clear, and Paris knew how to capitalize on this player.
Logically, he is also more comfortable with a strong team around him. A point often overlooked when judging a player: the team around him always counts. Now, we can only hope that he can continue his spell in Paris, feeling comfortable in the game, the squad, and the city. This is enough to ensure we have a player who continues to perform at a high level at PSG for several years to come.
