Bayern wanted to sign Man City star, but Guardiola blocked the move | OneFootball

FC Bayern has once again attempted to sign an international top talent. According to reports from Brazil, the Munich club made intensive efforts in the summer to acquire Vitor Reis from Manchester City – but Pep Guardiola personally thwarted the transfer.

In search of the stars of tomorrow, the German record champion regularly looks at international youth markets. Especially in England, where numerous talents go through the youth systems of Premier League clubs, Bayern's scouting network is well established. One name that apparently caught the attention of the club's officials is Vitor Reis, 19 years old, a central defender and an exceptional Brazilian talent.

Guardiola sees a great future for the Brazilian defensive jewel

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As reported by ESPN Brazil, the youngster was high on FC Bayern's wish list this summer. Along with FC Porto, they attempted to pry the defensive player away from Manchester. However, the Munich club quickly encountered resistance – from none other than a familiar face: Pep Guardiola.

According to the report, the former Bayern coach issued a clear veto against a transfer. Guardiola holds the Brazilian defender in high regard and is convinced that he can play a key role in the Skyblues' defense in the near future.

Reis only moved to Manchester City from Palmeiras at the beginning of 2025. The Premier League champion reportedly paid around 40 million euros in transfer fees – an impressive amount for a player who was only 18 at the time and had a market value of just 14 million euros. The trust of the City officials in the talent was therefore enormous from the start.

Loan to Spain instead of a move to Bayern

To provide the young defender with high-level match practice, Manchester City loaned him to FC Girona in the summer, which also belongs to the City Football Group. In the Spanish LaLiga, Reis immediately established himself and played the full distance in almost all competitive matches. His performances have attracted attention both in England and Spain.

According to ESPN Brazil, Guardiola has made it clear that Reis is part of Manchester City's long-term future plans. A sale is currently out of the question. Instead, they want to closely monitor the Brazilian's development within the City family.

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