Overview
- Barcelona has opened preliminary contacts with Manchester City over Vitor Reis, which was reported on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as the club seeks to learn whether City will allow a temporary move.
- Sporting director Deco and head coach Hansi Flick are reported to favour Reis for his composure on the ball and fit with Barcelona’s defensive system.
- Barcelona is studying loan structures with an option to buy and reports also mention a possible loan with a mandatory purchase to reduce immediate financial risk.
- Manchester City’s plans for Reis remain uncertain because Enzo Maresca will replace Pep Guardiola as first-team coach and Girona’s relegation makes a return there unlikely.
- Reis, a 20-year-old Brazilian signed from Palmeiras for about €37 million in January 2025, spent 2025/26 on loan at Girona and has been linked with a higher market valuation that could shape negotiations and Barcelona’s summer roster choices.