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Real Madrid just got a door closed in its face. Jorge Mendes, the Portuguese super-agent who represents both João Neves and Vitinha, has confirmed that his two prized midfielders will remain at Paris Saint-Germain this summer, shutting down weeks of transfer speculation that had linked both players to a move to the Spanish capital.
The message, reportedly delivered directly to Real Madrid, is about as unambiguous as transfer news gets. Neither player wants to leave PSG.
From offer to rejection: how the saga unfolded
In late May 2026, Mendes reportedly offered Neves to Real Madrid and other clubs, with the midfielder valued at around $120M. By the first week of June 2026, both Neves and Vitinha had made their positions clear. They were staying put.
Mendes then called Madrid and delivered the news directly. Fabrizio Romano corroborated the story.
Why PSG’s midfield duo chose to stay
Both Neves and Vitinha are Portuguese nationals who have been central to PSG’s back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles. Neves joined PSG from Benfica in August 2024, signing a contract that extends until June 2029. Vitinha has been part of the Parisian squad since 2022.
What this means for the summer transfer window
For Real Madrid, this is a significant setback in their summer planning, with midfield reinforcement identified as a priority. The $120M valuation floated for Neves in late May now serves as a benchmark price floor for a midfielder of his caliber. For PSG, retaining both players means preserving the midfield core that helped deliver consecutive Champions League titles.
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