Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha has revealed his exchange with Luka Modrić following PSG’s 4–0 victory over Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday night.
The Portuguese international was instrumental in PSG’s dominant performance at MetLife Stadium in New York, where goals from Fabián Ruiz, Ousmane Dembélé, and Gonçalo Ramos secured a convincing win over the Spanish side.
After the match, Vitinha said he approached Modrić to personally thank him for his recent public praise.
“I told Modrić thank you for what he said about me. It’s an honor to be able to share the pitch with him. He’s a role model,” Vitinha said, according to MadridXtra.
Modrić, 39, recently hailed Vitinha as the best midfielder in the world right now, describing him as a “game organiser” in a statement that garnered widespread attention.
The Croatian midfielder, who is reportedly set to join AC Milan in the coming days, has long been regarded as one of the finest playmakers of his generation.
Vitinha expressed deep admiration for Modrić’s professionalism and enduring influence on the game, saying the recognition from such a figure was especially meaningful.
The match marked a standout performance for PSG, as they advanced to the final of the Club World Cup with authority.
Modrić has not yet commented on his exchange with Vitinha, but his praise appears to have made a lasting impact on the young midfielder.
