The two La Liga giants, two other big teams in Europe, and one team from England are among the European clubs after Vitor Fernandes Chaves Teixeira, also known simply as Vitão, according to a new report. An U17 FIFA World Cup champion with Brazil, Vitão has broken through at Atlético Mineiro in his national league, and many clubs in Europe have taken note.
A tall center-back who recently scored his first senior level goal, Vitão is said to be tracked by FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain,
AC Milan, and Brighton.
The Galo is said to be willing to let him go for £12 million, which would be a significant sale for them. He has a contract until 2028. The Brazilian league is due to end in December, so there is a chance that he goes in the European winter transfer window, though the report notes the club wants to keep him until summer 2027 if possible.
Barcelona is on the hunt for new defenders, being somewhat thin in the center-back position due to a combination of injuries, loss of form, and the departure of Iñigo Martínez in the transfer window last year.
Still just 18 years old, Vitão may not be fully ready to contribute at elite teams in Europe just yet. But there is a growing feeling that he will be making the jump across the Atlantic to the top five leagues sooner rather than later.
