Over the past few years, Real Madrid has successfully secured some of Brazil’s top offensive talents, signing promising players such as Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo Goes, and Endrick, who have developed into some of the world’s best players. However, as reported by the Spanish media, the focus of the Merengues is now on a promising defender who shines on his own: Vitor Reis, an 18-year-old defender from Palmeiras.
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Who is Vitor Reis?
Born on January 12, 2006, Vitor de Oliveira Nunes dos Reis, known in football as Vitor Reis, is a versatile right-footed defender who can play as a fullback or center back on both sides and who, at 18, has earned the trust of Abel Ferreira, playing a significant number of matches in this season’s Brasileirão.
Tem #CriaDaAcademia de contrato renovado! ✍️
Treinando com o elenco profissional, o zagueiro Vitor Reis estendeu seu vínculo com o #MaiorCampeãoDoBrasil até fevereiro de 2027! Leia os detalhes em nosso site 🐷 ➤ https://t.co/dUaDNg6Uuj#AvantiPalestra pic.twitter.com/TtZoJn5neG
— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) February 21, 2024
This season, Vitor Reis moved up from the Verdão’s U-20 team to become a key player in Palmeiras’ lineup, playing valuable minutes in the Libertadores and a total of 9 matches in the Brasileirão. This revaluation within Palmeiras earned him a contract extension that allowed him to extend his link with the club from São Paulo for another year, until 2028, with a release clause of 100 million euros, about 600 million Brazilian reais at the current exchange rate. His outstanding performances have allowed him to make the interest list of several top European teams.
Interest from Real Madrid and other European giants
According to the Spanish press, Vitor Reis is one of the central defenders that interests Real Madrid for the future. The white team, which has good relations with Palmeiras following the recent deal that brought Endrick to the white house, would try to negotiate a transfer for a figure lower than his release clause.
✅Afianzado como titular en un tiempo récord
✅Está demostrando que está para las grandes citasEste es el central brasileño que observa el Real Madrid 👀
✍️ @joaquimpiera https://t.co/acO4BX6CiN
— Diario SPORT (@sport) August 10, 2024
However, there has not yet been any direct contact with the player or Palmeiras, but Real Madrid knows that other teams, including some from the Premier League, are starting to closely follow this great defensive gem.
