The young Brazilian centre-back has been one of the standout defenders in La Liga, and he appears ready to take the next step in his career. That step seems to be a role in Pep Guardiola’s squad for next season. In a recent interview, Vitor Reis has stated his intention is to return to Manchester City and play a role in Pep Guardiola’s squad.

The young centre-back is well and truly capable of doing exactly that from next season and beyond.Vitor Reis has stated that his goal is to return to Manchester City and contribute.In an interview with Globo Esporte, Vitor Reis has declared his intention to return to Manchester City and make an impact. However, the impressive young centre-back acknowledged that he was set to sit down with City this summer and discuss the plans for him for next season. He explained, when speaking on his future: “My intention, my desire, is to return to Manchester City, to play and have space.

But, as I always say, I will focus on the day-to-day, on this end of the season, so that when the moment for that conversation comes, we can sit down calmly, with a clear mind” Vitor Reis added that Manchester City have kept track of his progress at Girona this season. He also explained that he has been in constant dialogue with the City hierarchy throughout his time at Girona: “I keep in touch with the City director [Hugo Viana]. I talk a lot with the City Group staff, they are often here in Girona as well.

For me it is very important to have that contact, that care from them, and I am very happy they are close, always trying to see and understand everything that is happening here.”There is a role for Vitor Reis in Manchester City’s squad for next season.Vitor Reis has shown enough this season at Girona to indicate that he is ready for a role in Pep Guardiola’s squad. In possession, Vitor Reis is more than good enough to be a Manchester City centre-back. Defensively, he has thrived in La Liga, and while Reis needs to physically mature given the difference in physicality between La Liga and the Premier League, Vitor Reis has the tools to succeed as a City player.Vitor Reis should get that opportunity next season.

With Nathan Ake and John Stones seemingly destined to leave City this summer, there is role in Pep Guardiola’s squad for Vitor Reis. Also, there is the potential for Vitor Reis to play in different roles for City. The young Brazilian defender looks to have a game that could translate into midfield, so while there would be competition for Vitor Reis to play at centre-back for City, he could into other roles if required.

Vitor Reis’ talent and versatility does seem to indicate that he could be a lot more than just a centre-back in Pep Guardiola’s squad.Final thoughts as Pep Guardiola shared his pride in Vitor Reis’ development.Speaking yesterday, Pep Guardiola shared his pride with how Vitor Reis has grown as a player with Girona. Judging by Pep Guardiola’s comments, it is only a matter of time before Vitor Reis makes an impact at Manchester City. Guardiola said: “From my info in Girona, Vitor Reis was unbelievable.

The reason why he went there, the age, he had maybe not much options to play here, he’s grown up as a player, and he did it!”Vitor Reis is determined to make an impact at Manchester City. Based on his performances for Girona this season, and Pep Guardiola’s comments yesterday, Vitor Reis will likely get that opportunity sooner rather than later.