Manchester City ‘rubbing their hands’ – Transfer strategy has worked a treat, again

Manchester City are rubbing their hands together at Vítor Reis’ impressive performances on loan at Girona this season.

AS report on the 20-year-old centre-back today. And the newspaper says that Manchester City are delighted with his development at their sister club.

A loan spell masterclass

Manchester City sent Vítor Reis to Girona last summer with one clear objective: to accelerate his development in a competitive, possession-heavy environment. That mission has been accomplished.

Under manager Míchel Sánchez, the Brazilian has not just adapted, he’s flourished. The youngster has started 90% of Girona’s games this season, missed just two and leads Girona in multiple defensive metrics.

The City Group are treating this as another textbook success story. Girona are continuing to prove themselves as a perfect finishing school for elite talent. Reis is the latest graduate heading back to Manchester City.

The Savinho repeat

Manchester City have used their Spanish counterparts in a similar way before now. Savinho was also sent to the La Liga side and impressed before heading to the Etihad.

Vítor Reis is now walking the same path, and that hasn’t gone unnoticed. Manchester City are delighted with his loan spell and there is now no doubt he will return to England.

He will be welcomed at Manchester City with open arms. They are ‘rubbing their hands’ at the prospect of having him back. Indeed, there is some belief that the centre-back is ‘destined to define an era’ at the club.

Pep Guardiola isn’t the only coach keeping a close eye on him either. Carlo Ancelotti has monitored the youngster closely for Brazil. He’s undeniably a part of their future.

Girona to the Premier League again

Just like Savinho, Vítor Reis’ impressive performances at Girona will lead him to the Premier League.

His year in Spain has been an ideal one. He’ll now head to Manchester City with momentum, maturity and a season of elite-level football behind him. City are now convinced he’s ready and can’t wait to get him back.