Agent Jorge Mendes introduced Barcelona president to Paris Saint-Germain star at Ballon d'Or gala

While Real Madrid did not attend the Ballon d'Or gala in Paris in protest over Vinicius Junior's absence, Barcelona were there with bells. The Blaugrana used the absence of Los Blancos to swell their chest, with Lamine Yamal winning the Kopa trophy, Dani Olmo and Pau Cubarsi nominated for the awards, and all three on the women's podium belonging to Barcelona.

However, that was not all they were doing in the French capital. Relief have revealed that the agent Jorge Mendes introduced the president of Barcelona, ​​Joan Laporta, to Paris Saint-Germain midifelder Vitinha. There is no intention for the Blaugrana to move for him, but it is indicated that Mendes generally moves with intentions, even if those intentions are not always realized.

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Barcelona may be one of the sides that arguably have the least need to sign Vitinha, despite his quality, although football is changing quickly. Real Madrid had identified his profile as the one they want to bring in if they try to sign a replacement for Toni Kroos next summer, although they know signing Vitinha himself might be too difficult.