Defender Reis joins Manchester City in £29.6m deal | OneFootball

Vitor Reis has joined Manchester City in a £29.6m move from Brazilian side Palmeiras on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

The Brazilian defender is City’s second signing in January, following the arrival of Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov.

The 19-year-old has shown promise in South America, playing 22 times for Palmeiras and representing Brazil Under-17s on eight occasions.

Reis, who will wear the number 22 shirt, said: “I’m excited to join Manchester City, one of the biggest clubs in the world.

“Everyone has seen the amazing achievements in recent seasons, and I want to make my mark as we seek more trophies.

“Working with Pep Guardiola is something every young player wants to do, and I know he can help me to develop into the best player I can be.

“City also have a lot of experience of working with Brazilian footballers and joining the likes of Ederson and Savinho in the squad will be a big help to me.”

Director of Football Txiki Begiristain added: “Vitor Reis is one of the most promising young defenders in the world and we’re delighted to be able to bring him here.

“In his short time in senior football in Brazil, he has shown he has the ability to go very far in the game and we know that working with Pep and our coaches will help to get the best out of him.

“He is excellent on the ball and outstanding in the air – he has all the attributes needed to be one of the best.

“Vitor is very young, but his quality is so high that we believe he can help us now and for a long time into the future.”