“He leads by example” says Joao Paulo Sampaio, youth co-ordinator at Palmeiras, “he is serious and extremely focused on his work.” It didn’t take long for first-team coach Abel Ferreira to agree, calling him a “man of character” after his debut for the club. Reis has ability, but it’s his temperament that continues to leave its mark.

Vitor Reis became the latest player to secure a big money move to Europe from Palmeiras after completing his move to Manchester City.

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City signed a second defender in two days, this time 19-year-old Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for 35 million euros ($36 million) on Tuesday. Lens' Abdukodir Khusanov signed on Monday for a 4 1/2-year contract. The length of Reis' contract wasn't given.

Vitor Reis is one of three January signings for Manchester City so far this month, with Abdukodir Khusanov and Omar Marmoush also set to complete moves to the Etihad

Yesterday saw Manchester City announce the signing of Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens. Today the Premier League champions have followed that announcement by announcing the signing of Vitor Reis from

Manchester City agree deal in principle for Palmeiras teenager Vitor Reis - City are also looking to bring in Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov and have been linked with Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush.

Manchester City has signed teenage defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for GBP 29.6 million, enhancing their squad amid injury challenges.

BBC Sport has a look at how Manchester City's new players could fit into the side after making three January signings.

To address their struggles, City have been incredibly active in the transfer market. Centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov was signed from Lens in a deal worth up to £42m, before fellow defender Vitor Reis completed a £29.6m switch from Palmeiras, and the biggest splash came with a £59m agreement to sign forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt.

We assess the FPL potential of Manchester City's two new centre-halves, Abdukodir Khusanov (£5.0m) and Vitor Reis (£4.5m).

In the first derby of the 2025 Paulista Championship, Palmeiras defeated Santos with a comeback victory of 2-1 at Vila Belmiro on Wednesday (22), during the third round of the tournament. Santos performed better in the first half,

Can Omar Marmoush fill the Man City void left by Julian Alvarez? - Man City have spent £59m on their new attacking star, but an ageing midfield and defensive vulnerabilities leave Pep Guardiola with m