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Vitor Reis clarifies Manchester City ambitions amid Etihad Stadium return talk
On-loan Manchester City defender Vitor Reis has clarified his ambitions in the game, particularly concerning his future at the Etihad Stadium.
The Brazilian starlet, who joined the Citizens from Palmeiras in January 2025, has spent the current 2025/26 campaign maturing in Spain with City Football Group sister-club, Girona.
His defensive consistency has been a bright spot in a testing month for the Catalan club, most recently taking on 90 minutes in a 2-1 defeat to Valencia. But despite collective struggles at Montilivi, Reis has emerged as one of the most reliable young centre-backs in Europe.
In Manchester, Pep Guardiolaâs squad is currently navigating a gruelling season finale, having secured a place in the FA Cup Final after a 2-1 semi-final victory over Southampton on Saturday.
With City also locked in a dead-heat title race with Arsenal, the prospect of a seasoned, high-potential defender returning to the fold for the 2026/27 season is a major talking point for the Etihad Stadium hierarchy particularly with the .
Vitor Reis has confirmed that his primary goal is to return to Manchester City after his loan spell.
Vitor Reis has registered 31 appearances in La Liga during the current 2025/26 campaign.
Vitor Reis received his first senior Brazil call-up in March 2026.
Vitor Reis is currently on loan at Girona, a sister club of Manchester City.

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Now, speaking exclusively with Globo Esporte, Vitor Reis has made plain his ambition to return to Manchester City and secure himself a playing role within Pep Guardiolaâs first-team squad.
âMy intention, my desire, is to return to Manchester City, to play and have space,â Reis said, as translated and relayed by Sport Witness.
âBut, as I always say, I will focus on the day-to-day, on this end of the season, so that when the moment for that conversation comes, we can sit down calmly, with a clear mind.â
Reflecting on the decision to move to Girona on a temporary arrangement last summer, Reis admitted, âWhen I found out they were thinking about loaning me, I was a bit shocked, because it wasnât something that crossed my mind.
âBut after I understood it better and spoke to several people, I realised it would be good for me, especially for minutes, for playing more games. At my age, I need to play. So I think it was a very important decision, 100% correct, to come here.
âHere at Girona I am very happy. The people are incredible, and I believe it was a very good choice.â
âCity was also a very beautiful story in my life,â the Brazil international continued. âWhen I arrived there, it was kind of a reality check, just like it was with the national team.
âYou arrive and see the players around you. I remember seeing my name next to guys like Rodri, Bernardo Silva⊠and that made me very happy⊠It is a club that always tries to get the maximum out of players, and that helped me a lot.
âI learned many things with Pep, who is a surreal guy in terms of mentality and understanding of the game.â
Vitor Reisâ loan is set to conclude in June 2026, coinciding with a summer of potential transition at the Etihad Stadium, as veteran names like Bernardo Silva are due to exit and defensive depth tested by recent injuries Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol.
The return of a player who has already integrated into the City Groupâs tactical system is a strategic win, and Reisâ recent senior experience with Brazil under Carlo Ancelotti suggests he is no longer just a prospect but a ready-made contender for Premier League minutes.
The coming weeks will determine how much leverage Reis carries into end-of-season talks, and while he remains focused on Gironaâs final La Liga fixtures, the shadow of the 2026 World Cup looms large.
A return to Manchester City and a role under Pep Guardiola could be the final step in securing his place in Brazilâs starting XI for the foreseeable future, and perhaps highlight the clear path beyond a decade of excellence outlined by John Stones.