A 19-year-old player was sold by the Brazilian club for 35 million euros, becoming the biggest transfer of a defender in the country’s history
The announced the signing of the defender ex-Palmeiras, for a value of 35 million euros. At just 19 years old, Vitor becomes the biggest sale of a defender in the history of Brazilian football. “I’ve followed a lot in recent years. All we watch on TV is Manchester City, so every child who loves football is certainly watching Manchester City. When the door knocked and it was Manchester City, I knew there was nowhere else to go. I believe it will be the biggest challenge of my life, but any player who wants to play elite football has to come here and play football here. This is a dream come true.”, said the promise to the British club’s official website.
In addition to Vitor Reis, the English club also acquired 20-year-old defender Abdukodir Khusanov. Vitor Reis’ transfer not only marks a new chapter in his career, but also surpasses the previous sale of , who was traded to Paris Saint-Germain for 20 million euros. This movement in the market highlights the growing appreciation of Brazilian talents on the international scene. Vitor Reis made his professional debut last year and, last season, he participated in 22 games, where he managed to score two goals. His performance at Palmeiras caught the attention of several European clubs, culminating in the proposal from Manchester City.
Welcome, Vitor Reis! 🩵
— Manchester City (@ManCity)
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Published by Matheus Oliveira
