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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has been left impressed by what he has seen so far from Vitor Reis, City Xtra understands. Reis joined Manchester City in January 2025 for £29.6 million from Brazilian club Palmeiras - the team he joined as a 10-year-old and lifted trophies in all Academy stages throughout his development. Making his debut for Porco in June 2024, the young defender rapidly caught the attention of manager Abel Ferreira, becoming a starter for the club under his guidance. During his first six months at Manchester City, Vitor Reis had limited game time, featuring just once as a starter against Leyton Orient in the FA Cup. For the past campaign, the club decided it was best for development to acquire game time on loan at Girona. Despite being relegated with the City Football Group sister club, Vitor Reis took on significant development under manager Míchel. With the Blanquivermells, the Brazilian played as a starter for the La Liga season, securing 36 games with one goal and one assist. Enzo Maresca to hand Vitor Reis opportunities Now, City Xtra understands that Vitor Reis will have the opportunity to impress at Manchester City this season, with Enzo Maresca liking what he has seen so far from the Brazilian centre-back during his opening few months at the club. Prior to the close of the summer transfer window on Tuesday night, there had been uncertainty around Reis' status in the squad. However, with any sighting of an exit now gone, City no longer have opportunity to consider a suitable replacement. City Xtra also understands Vitor Reis himself will keep working hard in order to be prepared for any minute he will have under Maresca on the pitch, as he is personally determined to be a key part of the future at Manchester City. Vitor Reis first caught Enzo Maresca’s attention during pre-season, when the club travelled to Hong Kong and South Korea as the No.22 played against Inter Milan, K-League Allstars and Atlético de Madrid, highlighted for his quality on the ball. Reis will now have the chance to fight for a spot at the back for Manchester City alongside the likes of Abdukodir Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi and Josko Gvardiol, with the Brazilian international said to be focused on doing his best at the Etihad Stadium this season. Where could Vitor Reis play for Man City? Within Enzo Maresca's system, Vitor Reis could feature both centrally or on the right side of the three-man line in build-up play. Without the ball, he is most likely to feature as a traditional centre-half. The youngster also offers pace for covering counter-attacks, as proven in his time on loan at Girona. His profile is deemed to be similar to John Stones' for his phisique and technical ability, with the England international now having departed for Inter following the expiry of his Etihad Stadium contract.