OFFICIAL: Man City announce Palmeiras gem Vitor Reis

What was an open secret has finally become official. Manchester City, after several days of rumours, have announced the arrival of Palmeiras' promising gem Vitor Reis, who joins the Sky Blues to bolster a defence that has struggled this season. 

The 19-year-old centre-back immediately joins the Cityzens, who have paid around 35 million euros to the Brazilian club for the player. Reis has put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half year contract with the Manucnese side, which will see him remain with the club until the summer of 2029. 

"Manchester City are delighted to announce the signing of Vitor Reis from Palmeiras.  The 19-year-old Brazilian youth international moves to the Etihad Stadium on a four-and-a-half-year deal, keeping him at City until the summer of 2029.

"A classy centre-back and regular captain on his journey through Palmeiras’ youth ranks, Reis made his senior debut in June 2024 and went on to be a key part of the team as they finished runners-up in the Brazilian Serie A. He played 22 times for his boyhood club, including 18 games in the league and two matches in the Copa Libertadores," reads the statement.