Real Madrid is still keeping an eye on the market for new prospects to strengthen their squad for the coming years, and Brazil is once again a key point in that strategy. According to recent reports, Florentino Pérez and his assistants have set their sights on a young defender who plays in Brazil and could wear the white jersey in 2025. This defender has caused great interest in Europe, with teams such as Real Madrid and Arsenal initiating preliminary contacts with the Brazilian club to study his possible transfer.
Antonio Rüdiger and Militão: New Rivalry at the defense?
The possibility of a new center-back landing at Real Madrid raises a key question: How would his arrival affect the team's defense? Currently, Antonio Rüdiger and Éder Militão form the backbone of the Madrid defense, although Militão has suffered an injury that has kept him out of action for several days.
In such a scenario, Florentino Pérez has decided to make his big bet on Vitor Reis , especially considering that the young Brazilian player has been compared to Militão and Marquinhos. Vitor could become a perfect partner for Rüdiger in the near future, giving Real Madrid a top-level defensive duo.
Vitor Reis: the next Brazilian Boy Wonder
At just 18, Vitor Reis has already shown leadership and maturity that is rare in players of his age. He has been captain of various youth teams in the Brazilian national team and has had an immediate impact at Palmeiras: more than enough reasons to attract the attention of Real Madrid.
With Palmeiras, Vitor Reis has played 15 games in the Brazilian top division. In addition to his defensive qualities, Reis is versatile, being able to also play as a right-back, a versatility that increases his value on the market. And, after Dani Carvajal's injury, one more reason to bet on his transfer.
Palmeiras, however, doesn't want to let go of their jewel easily. The Brazilian club has made it clear that they intend to keep Vitor Reis until the 2025 Club World Cup, which would mean that any team interested in him would have to wait or pay an amount close to his release clause, set at 100 million euros.
Florentino Pérez is not giving up. He wants to strengthen Real Madrid's defense and has Vitor Reis in mind. Without a doubt, he is a promising young player who could improve a lot alongside Antonio Rüdiger.