PSG may have witnessed a symbolic turning point on Wednesday night. In the 5–3 win over Tottenham, Vitinha delivered a breathtaking performance, capped by a stunning hat-trick — the ultimate confirmation of Luis Enrique’s bold vision when he arrived in 2023: move Marco Verratti out to rebuild the midfield.
At the time, the decision caused an uproar. Verratti, the untouchable maestro of a decade, pushed aside by a new coach? But two years later, the verdict is crystal clear: Luis Enrique was right. Vitinha hasn’t just replaced Verratti — he has erased him.
“Now you see the difference”
Christophe Dugarry summed it up perfectly on RMC: “Verratti was a very good player. Vitinha is a top player. You see the difference.”
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The contrast is brutal. Verratti was talented but never crossed that final threshold. Vitinha has exploded through it — bringing volume, creativity, leadership, and decisive impact.
PSG didn’t just gain a leader… they gained a potential Ballon d’Or
Arriving in 2022, Vitinha needed time to adapt. Under Luis Enrique, he has transformed into the engine of Paris’s season, the man for big matches, the new heartbeat of the team. Some — including Tottenham’s coach — are already imagining him lifting the Ballon d’Or in 2026.
A prediction that once seemed ridiculous… but no longer does.
PSG lost Verratti. PSG found Vitinha. And perhaps, without realising it, a future Ballon d’Or winner.
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