How the Premier League Drove Up Man City’s Price for Vitor RReis After Brighton, PSG Links

Manchester City finally secured the €35 million signing of Vitor Reis, the highly-rated 19-year-old Brazilian defender, but not without a transfer battle that inflated his price due to Premier League and European interest.

Brighton’s Early Move & Premier League’s Influence

Before City swooped in, Brighton & Hove Albion aggressively pursued Reis, submitting multiple bids, with their final offer reaching £23.5 million. However, Palmeiras rejected those advances, knowing that bigger clubs were circling.

Journalist Charlie Parker-Turner confirmed that Brighton weren’t alone, as Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and even Paris Saint-Germain were all monitoring the young defender.

City’s Winning Move & Palmeiras’ Resistance

With Reis under contract until December 2028 and a €100 million release clause, Palmeiras had every reason to hold firm. But once Manchester City entered the race, the price naturally skyrocketed, as explained by Reis’ agent, Federico Pastorello:

“Reis had offers from all over Europe. Once the Premier League’s battleships entered the field, the figures skyrocketed.”

Eventually, City’s offer—too good to refuse—forced Palmeiras’ hand, securing the Brazilian talent’s move to the Etihad Stadium.

What’s Next for Vitor Reis?

While PSG and other top clubs missed out, City have landed yet another young defensive gem. Given Guardiola’s track record with developing elite defenders, expect Reis to spend time adapting before making his mark in City’s star-studded squad.

The Premier League’s financial muscle may have driven up his price, but Manchester City won the race—and that’s what ultimately matters.