Real Madrid eye Vitão signing

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The transfer team at La Liga giants Real Madrid have again cast their gaze towards the Brazilian market, in search of potential future signings.

This comes amid the understanding that Los Blancos are eying a deal for defensive prodigy Vitão.

Vitão, for his part, is an 18-year-old centre-back, who is currently plying his trade on the books of Atlético Mineiro. Despite his tender years, the stopper is already a regular starter, hailed for his abilities in the air and on the ball alike.

He is also a Brazilian U20 international, who has already caught the eye of Carlo Ancelotti and his Seleção first-team staff.

And as alluded to above, word of Vitão’s talents now appears to have made its way across the water… As per a report from Diario Sport, citing Brazilian outlet R7:

‘Real Madrid have put their focus on Vitão, an 18-year-old centre-back for Atlético Mineiro and one of the great promises of Brazilian football.’

Premier League clubs Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton have also been credited with an interest in the young stopper’s services, but Real Madrid could use their reputation for developing up-and-coming Brazilian talent to persuade Vitão to take his talents to Spain’s capital.

Conor Laird – GSFN