La Liga champions Real Madrid have reportedly contacted Palmeiras regarding a summer move for 18-year-old Brazilian defensive sensation Vitor Reis.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Vitor Reis is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga champions are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the final weeks of the summer transfer window. They have already contacted Palmeiras regarding a move for the Brazilian teenage defensive sensation, who has a release clause worth €100 million in his contract.
Who is Vitor Reis?
Vitor Reis is the latest highly-rated Brazilian wonderkid to rise in prominence in his homeland. A native of São José dos Campos, he began his youth career at the R10 Academy in Paraiba, the setup by former Brazilian international Robinho. However, he has enjoyed exponential growth since joining Palmeiras in 2016.
The 18-year-old has gone from strength to strength in the last eight years, rapidly progressing through the ranks in the youth division at Palmeiras before breaking into the first-team squad. Reis has already turned out ten times thus far for the Brazilian outfit while chipping in with two goals.
A centre-back by trade, the Brazilian teenage sensation can play as a right-back while possessing the ability to read the game efficiently. Meanwhile, Vitor Reis’s progress at Palmeiras has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Real Madrid. Meanwhile, his contract has a release clause worth €100 million.
The latest Brazilian prodigy to join Real Madrid?
Real Madrid’s interest in Vitor Reis is understandable. The reigning La Liga champions have been keen on signing a centre-back in the summer transfer window after losing Nacho as a free agent. In addition, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are on the wrong side of 30, with the latter recovering from a long-term knee injury.
Leny Yoro had thus emerged as Real Madrid’s top target for the summer transfer window. However, the French defender has joined Manchester United, forcing Real Madrid to look elsewhere. Reis is a viable alternative, with Los Blancos already contacting Palmeiras to discuss a move for the 18-year-old wonderkid.
However, a move for the Brazilian defensive sensation might not be straightforward, as he is on a long-term target with Palmeiras, with his contract having a release clause worth €100 million. Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see how talks between Real Madrid and Palmeiras progress.
