'Star in the making' - What is Man City's plan for forgotten man Reis?

'Star in the making' - What is Man City's plan for forgotten man Reis?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Vitor Reis played 37 games on-loan at Girona last seasonByShamoon HafezManchester City reporterPublished1 minute agoCommentsManchester City continue to await the arrival of their new manager but forgotten defender Vitor Reis will be back in the building following his season-long loan spell in La Liga.The Brazilian spent the 2025-26 campaign at City's sister club Girona and though they were agonisingly relegated on the final day of the season, the 20-year-old grew into one of their standout performers.City's backline conceded the second fewest goals in the Premier League last season (35), behind only champions Arsenal (27), and though they are already well-stocked in defence, they will be further boosted by Reis' return.The anticipated hiring of Enzo Maresca to replace the now-departed Pep Guardiola drags on, but the ex-Chelsea manager will take charge of a team that will require only minor tweaks rather than a major overhaul.It means players such as Reis will be given fresh starts and the centre-back is expected to join City's depleted contingent for their pre-season tour of Hong Kong towards the end of July, with the 16 players taking part in the World Cup afforded time off when their participation at the tournament concludes.Reports in Spain, external claim Barcelona are interested in a move for Reis after impressing at nearby Girona, but sources have dismissed those links as "pure speculation" so the plan - as it stands - is for the player to be an option next season.But after his year in Spain, is he ready to make the step up to the Premier League?"If he plays for Manchester City next season, he has already faced the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and was outstanding," Girona commentator Miquel Agut Riera tells BBC Sport."He has everything to become an important player in a top squad. We are t...