A Dream Come True for the Young Brazilian
Manchester City has officially completed the signing of 19-year-old defender Vitor Reis from Brazilian club Palmeiras for a reported fee of £29.6 million. The young central defender, who has already gained recognition with nine appearances for Brazil’s Under-17s, has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League champions.
“This is a dream come true,” said Reis. “Since I was a young kid, I’ve always dreamt of an opportunity like this to play for a club as big as City. The magnitude of Manchester City, its history, and its structure when the door knocked and it was City, I knew there wasn’t anywhere else to go.”
Palmeiras’ Efforts to Retain Reis
Palmeiras initially hoped to retain the rising star on loan for the remainder of the season. However, City’s insistence on an immediate transfer ensures Reis joins the squad this month, strengthening their defensive options.
Strengthening City’s Defensive Line
The teenager is City’s second signing in the January transfer window, following Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov. Manchester City’s Premier League title defence has faced challenges due to persistent injury issues, particularly in defence.
Additional January Transfer Moves
City remains active in the market, with hopes of finalizing a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush before the transfer window closes.
