PSG sign Portugal midfielder Vitinha in €40m deal from Porto

Paris Saint-Germain have signed the highly-rated Portugal midfielder Vitor Ferreira "Vitinha" from Porto, the French champions announced.

June 30, 2022 • 9:05 PM

Paris Saint-Germain have signed the highly-rated Portugal midfielder Vitor Ferreira "Vitinha" from Porto, the French champions announced on Thursday.

PSG triggered the player's €40m release clause to see off competition from Premier League clubs and land the 22-year-old.

Vitinha, 22, has put pen to paper on a five-year deal.

- Preseason schedule: When, where, who Europe's top clubs will play

- Mbappe: Winning Champions League is PSG's objective

- Ligue 1 2022-23 schedule: New 'Mbappe' era starts at Clermont

- Don't have ESPN? Get instant access

The Portugal international had a starring role at Porto, starting in 27 league games to help the Dragoes win the league title last season.

He made his international debut in March and was one of three Porto players selected in the Primeira Liga's best XI of the 2021-22 campaign.

A youth product of Porto, Vitinha spent the 2020-21 season on loan at Wolves where he made 22 appearances in all competitions.