Overview
- Jorge Mendes told Real Madrid that his clients João Neves and Vitinha will remain at Paris Saint-Germain, a confirmation that transfer speculation is closed.
- Fabrizio Romano publicly corroborated Mendes’ account, which sources say was delivered directly to Madrid's decision makers.
- Both players are reported to prefer staying at PSG; Neves is under contract until June 2029 after his 2024 move from Benfica and Vitinha has been at PSG since 2022.
- An offer in late May valued Neves at about $120 million and that figure now serves as a market benchmark for elite midfielders.
- The decision preserves PSG’s midfield core that helped win consecutive Champions League titles and forces Real Madrid to shift its summer recruitment plans.