The Portuguese Vitinha will become the most expensive transfer in the history of Olympique de Marseille, who is he?
The general public does not really know the player and yet, Vitinha will become the most expensive transfer in the history of Olympique de Marseille this Tuesday, January 31 for just over 30 million euros, just ahead of a certain Dimitri Payet. In search of an offensive reinforcement in this transfer window, in particular after the departure of Bamba Dieng in Lorient, OM were able to convince the Portuguese to leave Braga and not to go to England (he was courted by Brighton and Southampton but preferred I’OM) .
Who is Vitinha?
Only 22 years old, Vitinha is not a serial scorer, but a fairly physical player (1m83), capable of concluding an action at any time in a free electron role. It was also his position in Braga, in a 4-4-2. At ease with both right and left foot, his large size also allows him to have a good head game, thus offering him a complete panoply. “He is a very talented young player, who has become one of the headliners of Braga’s formation-based project. A very powerful striker, solid on his legs, very strong in duels with a big foot ball strike right / left foot. A surly player who fights on all the balls and who gives everything on the pitch” explained Alex Ribeiro, journalist for the Trivela media
What is OM’s famous “Grantatakan”? Possible, but Vitinha remains a hope for the moment. Last year, Vitinha scored 14 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions. This season, he has already scored 13 goals in 27 games, including four in the Europa League.
Not international yet
Vitinha has not yet been called up for Portugal even though he has been called up to the pre-list for the World Cup 2022. International Portuguese U21 (5 selections), Vitinha represents the future of the Seleção attack and could celebrate his first selection at the next Portugal rally next March.