Vitinha's rise from Wolves reject to Champions League star at PSG

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Vitinha's rise from Wolves reject to Champions League star at PSG
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Vitinha, now a key player for Paris Saint-Germain, helped the club secure consecutive Champions League titles. The midfielder's growth has been remarkable since his struggles during a loan at Wolves, where he made limited appearances. After returning to Porto, Vitinha excelled, leading to his transfer to PSG and significant success. He recently played a pivotal role in PSG's latest Champions League triumph, reinforcing his status as one of the top midfielders globally.

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  • Vitinha helped PSG win the Champions League twice in a row.
  • He had an unsuccessful loan spell at Wolves five years ago.
  • Vitinha scored in the Nations League final for Portugal.
  • He became one of the top midfielders in the world last year.
  • PSG beat Arsenal in a shootout to retain the Champions League.
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BBC Sport NI charts Vitinha's rise from an unsuccessful loan spell at Wolves to helping PSG win the Champions League twice in a row.

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