A young defender has reportedly requested a loan move from Manchester City this summer | OneFootball

If a list were drawn up of players likely to leave Manchester City on loan or otherwise this summer Vitor Reis would likely be at the top of the list. That isn’t a slight on the young centre-back’s ability, he would be likely to go out on loan due to his age and need to play regular first-team football. Pep Guardiola’s squad is loaded with centre-backs. Ruben Dias, Abdukodir Khusanov, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji, John Stones and Nathan Ake are all on City’s books. Those are the players that Vitor Reis would be competing with for first-team minutes at City.

A loan move for Vitor Reis does make sense on multiple fronts. If the Brazilian centre-back can secure a loan to the right club it could accelerate his development as a player. With Manuel Akanji, John Stones and Nathan Ake coming to the end of their City careers, there is a role in Manchester City’s future squad for Vitor Reis. He just needs time to develop as a player to grow into the role that awaits him. Now it has been reported that Vitor Reis has requested a loan move for the 25/26 season. Two clubs that could aid Vitor Reis’ development as a defender have emerged as interested suitors in the young centre-back.

FC Porto and Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly interested in signing Vitor Reis on loan from Manchester City for next season.

Journalist Andre Hernan reports that Vitor Reis has requested a loan move for the 25/26 season. Furthermore, Andre Hernan reports that Vitor Reis is eager to play regular first-team football. This move will increase his chances of being called up by Brazil Hernan adds. Hernan further reports that Manchester City see him as a player who will have a role to play in Pep Guardiola’s squad for the new campaign. Lastly, it is also reported that FC Porto and Bayer Leverkusen are two clubs interested in securing the services of Vitor Reis on loan. Lastly, Andre Hernan reports that City and Vitor Reis will reach an agreement on their plans for next season soon.

Playing at a club like FC Porto or Bayer Leverkusen would be a good move for Vitor Reis. Bayer Leverkusen could offer Reis the opportunity to play in the Champions League. He’d also play at a club who are a mainstay at the top end of the Bundesliga. Although, Leverkusen do seem to be rebuilding after a spell of success. But Leverkusen could be a team where Vitor Reis could get regular first-team opportunities at the club. FC Porto regularly competes at the top end of Portugal’s top flight, and young players develop into quality players at the club. The Portuguese giants could be another quality option for Vitor Reis to play his football next season.

Summary.

It wouldn’t be a major surprise if Vitor Reis leaves Manchester City on loan in the coming weeks. If no other centre-back leaves City, that could be the best move for the young Brazilian centre-back. A club like FC Porto and Bayer Leverkusen could be the ideal setting for Reis to get the first-team minutes he needs to grow his game. What happens in regards to where Vitor Reis will play next season is a story to track in the coming weeks.