Former Manchester United and Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves has heaped praise on Paris Saint-Germain's Vitinha, comparing the Portuguese star to Real Madrid legend Luka Modric following PSG's dominant Champions League final victory.
PSG claimed their first-ever Champions League trophy with an emphatic 5-0 win over Inter Milan in Munich on Saturday. The Parisians put on a masterclass performance with goals from Desire Doue (two), Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Senny Mayulu.
Speaking to TNT Sports after the match, Hargreaves was particularly impressed by Vitinha's midfield display, noting how the Portuguese international controlled the game against the Italian side.
"Vitinha plays like Luka Modrić, just jinxing past people, impossible to play against," Hargreaves said. "You know who he reminds me of? Luka Modrić, and you could not make him any bigger compliment in the world, because he's been one of the greatest."
The comparison to Modric, widely regarded as one of the finest midfielders of his generation and a Ballon d'Or winner, represents significant praise for the 25-year-old PSG star who has been instrumental in the French club's European campaign this season.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard also reportedly spoke highly of Vitinha's performance, though specific comments were not detailed.
Following the match, Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi addressed his team's heavy defeat, while PSG manager Luis Enrique suggested one of his players could be in contention for the Ballon d'Or after the historic victory.
The triumph marks PSG's first Champions League title after years of investment and previous disappointments in Europe's premier club competition, finally delivering the trophy that has long eluded the Qatari-owned club.
