Vitor Reis
MCI
Center Back
Ball-Playing Center Back
Jan 12, 2006 (20)
Right
6'1"
148 lb
Stuck behind senior centre-backs
Reis has been restricted to a single minute of Premier League action since returning to Manchester City, with his only start coming in the Carabao Cup.
Analysis: Reis returned to Manchester City this summer after a season as a regular in the Girona defence, where he made 36 La Liga appearances. Coach Enzo Maresca said in pre-season that he was happy with his work but left his future open until the end of the tour, and he stayed at the club beyond the close of the window. His league involvement so far amounts to one minute off the bench, with his only start coming in the full 90 minutes of the 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Norwich. With Ruben Dias, Marc Guehi, Abdukodir Khusanov and Josko Gvardiol all ahead of him, further chances could depend on injuries or rotation during a busy schedule.
Returns to Manchester City
Reis will return to parent club Manchester City following the conclusion of his loan spell at Girona, the club announced.
Analysis: Reis made 36 La Liga appearances for Girona this season, contributing one goal and one assist, establishing himself as one of the most reliable young center-backs in the division and earning his first senior call-up to the Brazil national team in the process. The 20-year-old's consistent performances throughout the campaign have impressed Manchester City, with the defender now expected to compete for a first-team role at the Etihad Stadium under incoming manager Enzo Maresca.
Tough ending to loan spell
Reis generated two tackles (two won), eight clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Elche. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.
Analysis: Reis endured a difficult final home match in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Elche that confirmed Girona's relegation to the second division, repeatedly exposed by Alvaro Rodriguez's movement in behind the defensive line and unable to prevent the visiting forward from opening the scoring in the first half. The Brazilian center-back, who joined on loan from Manchester City, struggled to cope with the pace and directness of Elche's attackers throughout the match, while also recording two tackles, two interceptions and eight clearances. Reis ends his La Liga loan spell with one goal, one assist, 50 tackles, 34 interceptions and 215 clearances across 36 appearances during the 2025-26 campaign, and will now return to Manchester City following the conclusion of his loan deal.
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