Manchester City’s experienced and charismatic head coach Pep Guardiola recently shared his opinion about young defender Vitor Reis moving to another club on loan. According to him, this decision is an important step not only from a tactical perspective but also for the player’s personal development.
On August 8, it was officially announced that the 19-year-old talented Brazilian footballer will spend the upcoming season with Spanish La Liga side Girona. This decision sparked great interest and discussions, as Reis was brought to City under the club’s youth policy with high expectations.
— You know my stance on this matter. I don’t like having more players in the squad than necessary. This is one of the main reasons why Vitor is going to Girona, — said Guardiola. — I have great respect for Vitor and I believe in his talent. He is a player who can reach great heights in the future. However, the fact that he spends every weekend at home without playing is unacceptable to me.
These words from the famous coach show that significant attention is being paid to Reis’s professional development. For Guardiola, it is extremely important that young players have consistent game time on the pitch.
It should be recalled that Manchester City signed Reis in January 2025 in a major transfer worth €37 million. However, since then, he has only managed to appear in four official matches for the team.
Now, the loan spell at Girona is expected to be a new stage of trials and experience in his professional journey. Fans will be eager to see how the young defender performs in Spain and how much he can progress.
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