Manchester Metropolis have accomplished the signing of Brazilian defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for a £29.4million payment.
Reis, 19, is extensively thought to be one among South America’s most gifted children and is about to hyperlink up with Pep Guardiola’s aspect instantly slightly than keep in Brazil for the Membership World Cup.
Brighton and a number of other golf equipment throughout Europe had additionally been touted with an curiosity in Reis, however Metropolis stole a march to make the centre again their second signing of the January window after the £33m addition of Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov on Monday.
Talking after his transfer was accomplished, Reis, who will put on the quantity 22 shirt, stated: ‘I‘m excited to affix Manchester Metropolis, one of many greatest golf equipment on the earth.
‘Everybody has seen the superb achievements in current seasons, and I wish to make my mark as we search extra trophies.
‘Working with Pep Guardiola is one thing each younger participant desires to do, and I do know he might help me to become the perfect participant I will be.
Man Metropolis have accomplished the signing of defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for £29.4m
The Brazilian wonderkid turns into Pep Guardiola’s second signing of the switch window
‘Metropolis even have a whole lot of expertise of working with Brazilian footballers and becoming a member of the likes of Ederson and Savinho within the squad can be a giant assist to me.’
Director of Soccer Txiki Begiristain added: ‘Vitor Reis is likely one of the most promising younger defenders on the earth and we’re delighted to been capable of deliver him right here.
‘In his brief time in senior soccer in Brazil, he has proven he has the flexibility to go very far within the recreation and we all know that working with Pep and our coaches will assist to get the perfect out of him.
‘He’s wonderful on the ball and excellent within the air – he has all of the attributes wanted to be among the best.
‘Vitor may be very younger, however his high quality is so excessive that we imagine he might help us now and for a very long time into the longer term.’
Palmeiras president Leila Pereira had confirmed Metropolis made an official bid earlier this month for Reis which fell in need of their valuation however talks continued.
‘There was an official proposal from Manchester Metropolis however we’re negotiating. I can’t discuss concerning the quantity however it didn’t attain what Palmeiras desires,’ stated the Palmeiras president.
‘However I am not in a rush. Vitor nonetheless has an extended contract. We’re speaking and if we attain a price that is good for Palmeiras, for the athlete and for Manchester, OK. However for now, nothing has been determined.’
The signing of the 19-year-old, who also can play right-back, comes as a lift to Metropolis as Kyle Walker closes in on his transfer to Milan.
Vitor has performed 22 instances for Palmeiras, whereas he has additionally been an everyday for Brazil’s youth groups, racking up 9 caps for his or her Beneath 17 aspect.
Mail Sport had reported final month that the Premier League champions have been hopeful of touchdown three or 4 new recruits in all areas of a squad grappling with a continuing harm disaster and struggles for kind this season.
After the arrivals of Reis and Khusanov, Metropolis are hoping to finalise a switch for Frankfurt ahead Omar Marmoush, whereas they’re additionally weighing up a transfer for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz.
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