Florentino Pérez has decided to take action and strengthen the Real Madrid squad. The situation in the defensive line is unsustainable and a high-quality transfer is needed to try to lighten the playing time of the most important defenders.
The operation is just getting started, but Florentino has already started the first contacts to discuss the transfer of Brazilian defender Vitor Reis. He is the chosen one after having handled reports of various players and the intention is for him to arrive during the next winter market.
At age 18, Vitor Reis is ready to leave Palmeiras and head to Real Madrid, his favorite team. The Brazilian clan, led by Vinícius Júnior, have already spoken to him personally. They like him, there's a lot of desire and he will enter the dressing room on the right foot.
Real Madrid's needs are obvious and Florentino Pérez doesn't want to wait any longer. David Alaba's physical condition at 32 is not improving, while Rüdiger is already 31. Apart from Militão (26), there's no other centre-back at the Merengue club who can last for several years.
Vitor Reis's name is appealing and convincing, although negotiations with Palmeiras won't be easy. There are no plans to pay his 100-million-euro release clause, while the interest of the Premier League's multimillionaires is not helping either.
Florentino Pérez is moving ahead of schedule to try to sign him. The idea is for Vitor Reis to arrive in January, for a price not exceeding 40 million, sources confirmed to Madrid-Barcelona. We'll have to wait and see...
Vinícius Júnior is Delighted
Vinícius Júnior knows first-hand that Vitor Reis is the chosen one to reinforce Real Madrid's defense; he couldn't be any happier. He's only heard good things about his compatriot and would welcome him with open arms in the Madrid dressing room.
Real Madrid's relationships with Palmeiras are good after negotiations for Endrick. If Vitor Reis doesn't think only about money and wants to fulfil his dream, there will be no problem in reaching an agreement and having him wear the white jersey in 2025.
For the time being there are no advanced negotiations, but the reality is that the first step has already been taken: Vitor Reis knows that Real Madrid wants him; Palmeiras also knows it.
Florentino Pérez will try to get everything sorted before January 1st. He has months ahead of him and the intention is for Vitor Reis to put on the Real Madrid jersey soon. If they need help, Vinícius Júnior will provide it.