Manchester City signs Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for £29.6m

Manchester City has finalized the signing of 19-year-old defender Vitor Reis from Brazilian club Palmeiras for a reported £29.6 million. Reis, who has made 22 appearances for Palmeiras, expressed excitement about joining such a prestigious club and working under Pep Guardiola. His signing is part of City's effort to bolster their squad amid injury challenges, as key players like Rodri, John Stones, and Ruben Dias have faced significant fitness issues this season. City hopes Reis, known for his versatility and strong defensive qualities, will contribute to their defensive lineup immediately as they aim to recover from a rough patch in their campaign. Director of Football Txiki Begiristain highlighted Reis's potential, stating he is among the most promising young defenders globally. This transfer comes alongside the earlier acquisition of Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov and potential interest in Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt.