Vitor Reis has reportedly approached Manchester City's hierarchy with a request to secure a loan move this summer. The 19-year-old centre-back is seeking more consistent game time as he looks to accelerate his development and enhance his chances of breaking into the Brazil national team setup.

• Reis joined Man City in January for €35m
• Has found minutes hard to come by
• Requested a loan to move away from Etihad

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  City paid Palmeiras a fee in the region of £29.6 million ($36m) to land Reis, reflecting the enormous promise he showed in Brazil. While the club continue to regard Reis as a future cornerstone in their defensive line, the reality of Guardiola’s current squad makes it difficult for the teenager to find regular minutes. With seasoned defenders such as Ruben Dias, John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, and Josko Gvardiol all vying for starting positions, breaking into the matchday squad has proven a formidable challenge.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  According to reports from Brazilian journalist , Reis has not only made a formal request to explore loan options but is also already drawing interest from major European clubs. Portuguese powerhouse FC Porto and Bundesliga contenders Bayer Leverkusen are believed to have submitted proposals for the young defender. Both clubs offer the allure of regular top-flight action and exposure to European competition, factors that are reportedly weighing heavily in the decision-making process for Reis.

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  Spanish side Girona, which comes under the umbrella of the City Football Group, have also put in a request for Reis. They are also keen on midfielder Claudio Echeverri as part of a potential double-loan arrangement.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR REIS?

  City stress that any move will only proceed if it aligns with the club's internal development plans and guarantees the youngster valuable on-field experience. The priority is to ensure that wherever Reis goes, he will be exposed to a high level of competition and a tactical system that complements Guardiola’s philosophy.

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